NetApp ESG Strategic Operations Program Manager 

United States, California, San Jose 

785263228

Operations and Program Manager toour Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The successful candidate will be

• Develop and drive the ESG Plan of Record and operationalize ESG priorities aligned with NetApp's business objectives, working closely with the Chief Sustainability Officer and cross-functional teams, including driving Monthly Business Reviews, Strategy Reviews and the Annual Operating Plan
• Establish and manage a central program management office to synchronize stakeholder planning for compliance with international, federal, and local ESG-related regulations
• Coordinate multiple stakeholder workstreams to drive efficient reporting and disclosure processes, including sustainability reports and ESG performance metrics
• Serve as a liaison to facilitate and manage engagements with investors, customers, and regulatory bodies on ESG matters, ensuring effective communication and relationship management
• Establish and run effective governance for the portfolio of ESG initiatives, including the execution of corporate goals across functions, alignment of internal stakeholders, and management of external partnerships, vendors, and programs
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to formalize a joint actionable plans to operationalize improved systems, processes, data management, and enterprise-level accountability related to ESG initiatives
• Drive employee communication and engagement strategies to foster a culture of sustainability and enhance talent attraction and retention
• Partner with analysts and investors to improve engagement, develop proactive strategies, and enhance NetApp's ESG profile to attract new investors and strengthen relationships with ESG rating agencies
• Drive transformation by integrating ESG into the rhythm of thebusiness, from identifying executive ownership to driving accountability andmeasurement through ESG executive dashboards, shared at Business and Strategyreviews with the ESG Steering Committee and Board

• Proven experience (12+ years) in ESG management, sustainability, management consulting or related fields, with a focus on program management and operationalizing ESG priorities
• In-depth knowledge of ESG regulations, frameworks, and reporting standards, including experience with international regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• Strong understanding of ESG risks, opportunities, and compliance requirements, with a track record of mitigating risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Experience in coordinating stakeholder workstreams and driving efficient reporting and disclosure processes, including sustainability reports and ESG performance metrics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Strong project and program management abilities, with a track record of successfully managing a large portfolio with complex initiatives, and driving cross-functional collaboration, financial planning and resource management needs
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset, with a passion for sustainability and driving positive change
• Familiarity with ESG rating agencies, investor expectations, and industry best practices related to ESG performance
• Proven experience working with cross-functional executives, including building exceptional executive level presentations and decks
• Ability to ‘connect the dots’ to build and communicate ESG observations andrecommendations to executives, articulating business impact, risks, opportunities andgo-forward recommendations

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) preferred