Senior Hybrid Technical Program Manager

NetApp, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 170,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance-Based Incentives

Employee stock purchase plan

Restricted stocks (RSUs)

Job summary

NetApp, Inc. in the United States is seeking an accomplished Program Leader to provide strategic direction for large cross-functional programs, aligning engineering, business, and operations to meet objectives.

The role requires navigating ambiguity, solving complex technical and business challenges, and communicating with executives while driving accountability and process improvements across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in program management, project management, or related roles, preferably in the tech industry.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, architectures, and trade-offs.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or similar).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline (e.g., MBA, M.S.).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, storage systems, or enterprise data management solutions.
• Certification in project/program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP, CSM, SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Execution: Define program scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed program plans, including schedules, milestones, risk assessments, and resource allocation.
• Ensure alignment between cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, QA, and operations.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Technical understanding

Process improvement

Communication

Agile/Scrum knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

NetApp, Inc. in the United States is seeking an accomplished Program Leader to provide strategic direction for large cross-functional programs, aligning engineering, business, and operations to meet objectives.

The role requires navigating ambiguity, solving complex technical and business challenges, and communicating with executives while driving accountability and process improvements across teams.