Project Manager - Strategic Programs

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Business Title

Project Manager, Strategic Programs

Job Summary

On the Professional Services Strategic Execution and Customer Excellence Team our mission is to seamlessly bridge the gap between strategic initiatives and customer outcomes by bringing together project managers with expertise in both areas. We are committed to delivering exceptional results, driving innovation, and ensuring customer success through effective project management and strategic execution.

Our vision is to be the trusted partner for the Worldwide Professional Services organization, seeking to achieve strategic objectives and deliver outstanding customer experiences. We strive to be recognized as a high-performing team that excels in project management, strategic thinking, and customer-centric execution. By leveraging our diverse skills and collaborative approach, we aim to drive sustainable growth and make a positive impact on our internal and external clients' success.

As a Project Manager on our team, you manage the planning, organization and implementation of projects that support the WW Professional Services Organization that may span across business units and functional areas. You are a creative go-getter full of ideas and can execute on those ideas in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal, cross-functional collaboration and social skills.

You have a working knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices, and tools for administering projects.

You have familiarity with successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

You can demonstrate your collaborative techniques and your ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner.

You know the importance of taking personal responsibility for assignments, decisions, and results, and focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.

Job Requirements

• Managing the full project lifecycle and maintaining compliance with PMO routines from initiation to project closure. This implies setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of projects.

• Overseeing project processes and procedures; monitoring the productivity and performance of project team.

• Ensuring adherence to project schedules and completion of project goals.

• Preparing reports for upper management regarding status of projects; representing the core project team in read-outs.

• Adhering to best practices as documented within the NetApp Strategic PMO.

Education And Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 1 year and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience. Specific training associated with Project Management is a plus.

Typical courses include PMI sponsored (or equivalent) seminars, webinars, formal courses, etc. Smartsheet tool familiarity is a plus.

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.

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We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off 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. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

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USA and Canada Residents Only:

The base salary hiring wage range for this position which the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position in the specified geographic areas or locations, is $94,000 - $132,100. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors relevant to the position and candidate such as geographical location, candidate qualifications, certifications, relevant job-related work experience, education, skillset and other relevant business and organizational factors, consistent with applicable law. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), sick time, leave of absence as per the FMLA and other relevant leave laws, Company bonus/commission, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's).