Hybrid PMO Lead: HR & Legal Programs

NetApp; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a motivated Project Manager to support and scale the CAO PMO in our San Jose, CA office. This hybrid role requires 3 days in office per week and offers exposure to HR, Legal, and Workplace Experience across a diverse portfolio.

You will lead cross-functional projects, define scope, track milestones and KPIs, and drive process improvements. The position emphasizes governance, stakeholder collaboration, and a path to broader strategic responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably in HR, Legal, Workplace/Facilities/Real Estate or corporate functions.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects; strong portfolio management and project governance skillset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, gather requirements and secure leadership buy-in, leveraging PMO framework.
• Develop project plans, track milestones and deliverables; elevate risks, craft contingency plans and recommend solutions.
• Help simplify and operationalize workflows and systems for scalable delivery.
• Contribute to documentation, process mapping and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support intake and prioritization of new initiatives within the PMO portfolio management framework.
• Partner with HR, IT, Legal and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Facilitate project steering committees and provide timely, transparent updates to leadership.

Skills

PM governance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Smartsheets

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

NetApp is seeking a motivated Project Manager to support and scale the CAO PMO in our San Jose, CA office. This hybrid role requires 3 days in office per week and offers exposure to HR, Legal, and Workplace Experience across a diverse portfolio.

You will lead cross-functional projects, define scope, track milestones and KPIs, and drive process improvements. The position emphasizes governance, stakeholder collaboration, and a path to broader strategic responsibilities.