Strategy & Operations Manager

Title : Strategy & Operations Manager

Location :

San Jose, CA, US, 95128

Requisition ID : 126243

Job Summary

The Strategy & Business Operations (S&BO) team works closely with NetApp’s top executives. This role is focused on On-prem Enterprise Storage Business Unit and ensures that the group is focusing on the right priorities and executing well on top goals.

The team is playing an active role in NetApp’s Core Storage related strategic decisions in defining and driving greater operational rigor across the business to accelerate our pace of execution.

As an S&BO leader, you will join a highly entrepreneurial and talented team from top management consulting firms and professionals in Enterprise IT.

We focus on Strategic planning, Defining and driving execution towards the key priorities, Exec reviews, Rhythm of business, Resource management, Operational excellence, and ensuring the success of critical cross-company initiatives.

You will play a role in defining market opportunity and driving multiple cross-functional programs, managing the relationship with several top executives across the company.

This position provides unparalleled senior executive exposure and is often the avenue to unique Strategy & Business Operational and Product Management roles at NetApp.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic projects and initiatives

• Taking up complex, ambiguous business problems in a tech product environment and design effective solutions by data collection, analysis and developing deep insight.
• You will also communicate the recommendations to executives, help drive implementation, and check back-in to see the impact of recommendations.
• Building strategic and analytical narratives, synthesized recommendations and communicating them through artifacts like high quality presentation and documentation
• Role will work with Product Management, Engineering, Program management and XFN teams to drive strategic initiatives and operationalize recommendations.

Business Operations

• Design and drive Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Strategy Reviews and Annual Operating Plan to execute strategic business priorities.
• Design processes, tools, and operating cadences to achieve operational and organizational outcomes.
• Define actionable plans and roadmaps and align cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful implementation of change initiatives.

Job Requirements

• 12 years of experience in management consulting, business operations, business strategy in tech industry (Cloud and Enterprise Storage industry experience is a plus)
• 12 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
• Direct experience of designing and running business and strategic reviews
• Direct experience of working with financial planning, resource (budget, headcount) management, design OKRs, Critical User Journeys and customer funnel analysis etc in a tech product environment

Highly Desired Qualifications :

• Educational qualification : MBA, STEM Courses
• Proven structured problem-solving skills and building excellent presentation / decks skills
• Strong ability to effectively operate in a quickly evolving environment
• Strong data analysis skills using tools like spreadsheets and functional dashboard skills
• Strong collaboration, exceptional verbal communication, and stakeholder management
• Roll up your sleeves attitude and growth mindset

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Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $206,900 - $291,000 and will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education.

Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package.

This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and / or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies.

Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

Nearest Major Market : San Jose

Nearest Secondary Market : Palo Alto

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