Program Manager, CAO PMO

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

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a Project Manager for the CAO PMO in San Jose. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office weekly and offers exposure to HR, Legal, and Workplace Experience across a diverse portfolio.

You will drive project execution, governance, and process improvements while coordinating with multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery. You will partner with HR, IT, Legal, and other stakeholders to align priorities, manage dependencies, and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, preferably in HR, Legal, Workplace/Facilities/Real Estate or corporate functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and project management tools such as Smartsheets, Jira, or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional projects within the PMO.
• Define project scope, gather requirements, secure leadership buy-in, and manage milestones.
• Develop plans, track KPIs, escalate risks, and communicate with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

PMO governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheets

Jira

MS 365 apps

Job description

This is a hybrid role located in our San Jose, CA office. We require 3 days in office per week.

At NetApp, operational excellence is the foundation for delivering best-in-class HR services. We’re looking for a motivated Project Manager to support and help scale our Program Management Office within the Chief Administrative Office (CAO). This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio across HR, Legal, and Workplace Experience, with opportunities to grow into broader strategic responsibilities.

Why This Role Matters

As Project Manager, CAO PMO, you’ll play a key role in coordinating and executing projects and initiatives that align with organizational goals. You’ll support program delivery, help streamline processes, and collaborate across teams to drive operational efficiency and transparency.

What You’ll Do

Project Execution & Coordination

• 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 project milestones, KPIs, and deliverables; escalate risks, craft contingency plans and recommend solutions.

Process Optimization

• Help simplify and operationalize workflows and systems for scalable delivery.
• Contribute to documentation, process mapping, and continuous improvement efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support the 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, drive project decision-making process, project updates and timely and transparent communication with leadership and key stakeholders.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and project management tools (e.g., Smartsheets, Jira, Microsoft Project).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, especially in ambiguous or high-states environments, with the ability to drive impactful solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What Sets You Apart

• You’re a proactive problem solver who thrives on execution.
• You bring a structured approach to managing work and driving outcomes.
• You’re eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

Join Us

This is more than a project manager role—it’s an opportunity to shape how NetApp delivers HR and CAO services, drives business outcomes, and builds a culture of excellence. If you’re ready to drive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position: Min: $82.00 - 110.00/Hr

Temporary job opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are people driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations. Magnit Direct Source is a service offered by Magnit Global that provides top talent directly to industry leading clients who have flexible temporary assignments that work on a variety of projects and unlock opportunities for exciting work. As a temporary employee, you will be employed by Magnit Global, NetApp’s vendor responsible for fulfilling temporary jobs at NetApp. You will not be employed by NetApp.