Director, Business Operations

NetApp
life insurance, paid time off
United States, California, San Jose
Mar 30, 2025
Job Summary The Enterprise Storage Business Unit (BU) is responsible for building, launching and managing NetApp's core storage and data management products. The team is responsible for developing next generation Storage Portfolio and scale adoption of current generation by being at the forefront of innovation and collaborating across NetApp's hybrid cloud portfolio (Public, Private & On Prem). Enterprise Storage BU is looking for a Director of Business Operations and Program Management with the main charter to improve execution rigor and operations efficiencies in Planning and "Run and Grow the Business" phase. This leader will also be collaborating with Product Management, PMO and XFN teams to roll out structured programs for post-launch scaling phase. You will work closely with senior leadership in the planning, evaluation, and selection of the right opportunities to optimize processes across BU and bridge the gap between the business, data, tech, and operations teams. Job Responsibilities Primary responsibilities of the Director of Business Operations and Program Management will include (not limited to) - Instituting Best-in-Class Rhythm of Business for Business Unit with an objective of removing barriers to execution and silos. Running Strategic Planning and Semester Planning exercises for Business Unit Driving MBRs/QBRs (Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews), demonstrating business acumen including Product Bookings, Revenue, Margin, and growth with a mission of building strong culture of data driven decision making Leveraging market and competitive research/benchmarking to proactively identify special projects, and driving cross-functional execution Building a collaborative operating model to drive post-launch programs which are critical for scaling of business Providing strategic thought leadership, drive prioritization, and lead special programs across different XFN groups Building and leading team of highly motivated strategy professionals and program managers Job Requirements 12 years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree; 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Engineering or MBA). 10+ years' experience as Leader focused on Business operations, program/project management, delivering complex projects or Strategy and Operations management or Consulting. Proven and demonstrated experience in designing, driving and managing complex, strategic and XFN initiatives from concept to deployment is highly desired. Detailed and process oriented; with ability to work on both strategic and tactical initiatives by building best-in-class playbooks, from a point of limited maturity Strong analytical skills with an ability to perform complex analyses and communicate them effectively and with strong executive presence Demonstrated ability of senior stakeholder management, influencing without authority and bias for action Strong expertise in building executive presentation and supporting artifacts building - Word doc, Power Point, Excel etc. Experience presenting to executive level leaders. Ability to motivate teams and influence their tasks to align with organizational goals and priorities. Education Post-graduation degree in Engineering or Management Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 193,035 - 287,320 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Did you know... Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you. Why NetApp? We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches. We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.