NetApp Program Manager 

United States, North Carolina 

821608361

A fresh perspective and a willingness to dig into problem areas is both encouraged and expected. The CFO Org PMO organization is staffed with individuals with a huge array of leadership experience both inside and outside of the technology sector, all of which are glued together by a shared desire to take part in solving difficult problems.

Responsibilities:
• Lead projects related to Finance, Security, and IT Business systems and processes
• Plan, perform and implement process improvement initiatives
• Organize, lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams
• Determine project cost, resource requirement, and project timing based on scope and complexity of the project
• Develop metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities
• Collect data to identify root cause of problems
• Measure performance against process requirements
• Align improvement to performance shortfalls
• Deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control
• Survey and analyze best practices for techniques and processes
• Develop and create corporate communications plans to affected stakeholders
• Perform cost and benefit analyses
• Provide mentorship, training, and support for junior Project/Program Managers

Job Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge of project management best practices
• Experience managing infrastructure and software upgrades
• Experience managing the update of complex integrations to other applications
• Experience managing projects/programs with significant organizational change management component
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to speak up
• The ability to manage dotted line, cross-functional teams
• The ability to work with limited oversight/control and the courage to make recommendations based on available evidence, understanding of the NetApp environment, and their own experience
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to meet aggressive goals and pre-defined measurement criteria
• Experience working with complex tools and processes
• Ability to work successfully with staff and managers within and outside of PMO functions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work both independently and on cross functional teams.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Preferred experience in delivering projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies

• The tasks for which this individual will be responsible are often unstructured, have wide implications, and could have multiple outcomes
• This individual will apply broad expertise or unique technical/industry knowledge in solving problems that are unique and extremely complex given time, budget, and resource constraints
• Demonstrate leadership and vision in determining and driving strategy decisions
• This individual must work effectively with Staff to Vice President level employees within the function, across functions and with external parties
• Limited supervision is provided, as this individual can operate, drive results, and set priorities independently
• The ideal candidate will be a proactive contributor
• To be successful, this individual must demonstrate favorable results through leadership and influencing multiple individuals and groups
• Often acts as mentor or facilitator
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in business or related field is preferred