Project Manager

NetApp; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 66,124 - 104,697; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Project Manager within the Finance organization to lead enterprise-wide finance projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management methodologies and a strong record of communication and problem-solving. A background in AI initiatives is preferred. This role is hybrid based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience leading enterprise-wide finance projects/programs.
• Strong record of managing competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly learn.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Manage stakeholder alignment, communication, and updates.
• Develop metrics for process improvements.

Skills

Project management best practices

Waterfall methodology

Agile methodology

Scrum methodology

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or related fields

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Pay Range

$48.00/hr - $76.00/hr

Job Description

This range is provided by NetApp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$48.00/hr - $76.00/hr

Description

RTP - hybrid

The Finance Project Management Office provides project leadership, consulting, and process improvements across Tax, Treasury, Accounting, FP&A, and cross-functional initiatives. We curate the master portfolio of work, develop the plan, and execute high-priority projects, all while cultivating a high-performing team.

If you run toward problem-solving, you’re our kind of person. As a NetApp Project Manager within the Finance organization, you will use your strong project and program management experience to understand business requirements, shape and guide the plan, influence and align stakeholders, and hold team members accountable as needed. Strong communication skills and command over business processes are key to success in this role. A proven track record on AI initiatives is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and facilitate cross-functional project teams related to finance and operations business systems and initiatives.
• Determine project cost, resource requirements, and project timing based on scope and complexity of the project.
• Manage stakeholder alignment, communication, and updates.
• In collaboration with key SMEs, develop metrics for process improvements, business readiness, technology readiness, and user adoption.
• Identify root cause(s) of problems and develop get well plans.
• Develop and deliver clear and concise presentations to executives that include analysis, metrics, project improvements, and controls.
• Research and analyze best practices for continuous improvements.
• Work with change management leads to increase user adoption.
• Perform cost and benefit analyses to help the prioritize projects accordingly.

Qualifications

• 10-15 year experience leading enterprise-wide finance projects/programs.
• Extensive knowledge of project management best practices, including but not limited to, Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong record of managing competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, candor, and a willingness to speak up even when speaking up makes the room uncomfortable.
• Ability to convey complex ideas and issues in a simple, narrative arc.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly learn.
• Comfort with ambiguity and leading others through ambiguity.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence leaders; skilled in asking the right question(s).
• Skilled at reading and responding to group dynamics and adjusting style accordingly.

Preferred Experience

• Expertise in leading AI initiatives for business transformation, preferably in finance.
• Group facilitation
• Smartsheet experience preferred (Smartsheet is our project management tool)
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in business or related fields
• Experience in agile/scrum methodologies