Strategy & Operations Manager

NetApp • Bellevue, WA

376d • $207,000 - $290,950

About The Position

The Strategy & Operations Manager at NetApp is responsible for driving strategic planning and execution within the Data Services business unit. This role involves collaborating with the business unit GM to define organization-level strategies and goals, managing critical cross-functional programs, and ensuring the success of strategic initiatives. The position offers significant exposure to senior executives and is a pathway to advanced roles in business operations and product management.

Requirements

• 12 years of experience in management consulting, business operations, or business strategy in the tech industry (storage industry experience is a plus).
• 12 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
• Direct experience in designing and running business and strategic reviews.
• Direct experience in designing OKRs, critical user journeys, and customer funnel analysis in a tech product environment.
• Educational qualification: MBA or STEM courses.
• Proven structured problem-solving skills and excellent presentation/deck-building skills.
• Strong ability to operate in a quickly evolving environment.
• Strong data analysis skills using tools like spreadsheets and functional dashboards.
• Strong collaboration, exceptional verbal communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the storage industry.
• Familiarity with data governance and protection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Take up complex, ambiguous business problems in the data services business unit, and design effective solutions through data collection and analysis.
• Communicate recommendations to executives and build consensus.
• Build strategic and analytical narratives, synthesize recommendations, and communicate them through high-quality presentations and documentation.
• Work closely with product management, engineering, program management, and cross-company teams to drive end-to-end implementation of projects.
• Manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Educational assistance and legal services.
• Access to discounts and financial savings programs.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Performance-based incentives and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree