AI-Driven Strategy & Operations Associate

NetApp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking an early-career professional to join the Enterprise Business Operations team, embedded within the Office of the CEO, to drive cross-functional AI-enabled initiatives. You will partner across Operations, IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Product and HR to deliver data-driven decisions and accelerate the AI@Work program.

You will develop executive-ready analyses, dashboards, and KPIs, while collaborating with senior leaders to shape AI-enabled strategies and maximize business impact

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, research, content creation, or decision-making.
• Strong proficiency with AI platforms and tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Gemini Vertex, and related technologies.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational initiatives across NetApp's business and corporate functions.
• Identify opportunities for AI-driven transformation through industry benchmarking, internal discovery programs, and grassroots innovation across the company.
• Evaluate business problems, quantify opportunities, and help prioritize AI initiatives based on impact, feasibility, compliance requirements, and strategic alignment.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, business cases, dashboards, ROI frameworks, and KPI definitions that measure AI value and accelerate adoption across the enterprise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

AI tools experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Python/SQL exposure

Education

Undergraduate/graduate degree (strong academics)

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude Code

Gemini Vertex

Job description

NetApp is seeking an early-career professional to join the Enterprise Business Operations team, embedded within the Office of the CEO, to drive cross-functional AI-enabled initiatives. You will partner across Operations, IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Product and HR to deliver data-driven decisions and accelerate the AI@Work program.

You will develop executive-ready analyses, dashboards, and KPIs, while collaborating with senior leaders to shape AI-enabled strategies and maximize business impact