Senior Pricing Operations Program Manager

About NetApp

 

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Job Summary

Senior Global Pricing Operations Manager

Are you passionate about staying current with the ever-changing world of technology and using your knowledge to make an impact? Do you excel at problem-solving and connecting the dots? Are you energized by collaborating with customers to achieve success? Do you come to work every day with the drive to be part of something exceptional? If so, your search ends here.  Join the Global Pricing Operations team at NetApp!

 As a Senior Pricing Operations Program Manager, you will be the Business Desk and Sales advocate for corporate and other related initiatives, including product launches, new offerings, evolving pricing strategies, and corporate-wide and regional promotions.  You will be providing advice and insight on how to best land offerings and initiatives in the field, as well as drive strategies and plans around implementation of pricing controls and process.  Your role will require extensive partnership with Product teams, Finance, Business Desk, Sales and other stakeholders.  Your responsibility is to ensure offerings, promotions, and similar initiatives have the necessary level of pricing governance, controls, and process, and that Business Desk and Finance partners are enabled as part of the plan.      

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Have good understanding of pricing strategies for different product offerings, as well as processes and controls used to enforce and monitor pricing performance. 
• Plan and execute assigned initiatives – influence stakeholders, monitor the progress of initiatives, develop appropriate processes, support implementation of operational tools, track results, and make necessary adjustments to optimize outcomes.
• Identify patterns, trends, deviations, and areas of improvement through data analysis, and work on recommendations and action plans to address them.
• Foster strong working relationships with Product teams, Finance, Business Desk, Sales, and other key stakeholders to drive to successful outcomes. 

Job Requirements

• Collective 10+ years of related industry experience in Pricing, Pricing Operations, Product Management, Program Management, Data Analysis, and other related fields
• Possess a broad, enterprise-wide view of the business and a solid understanding of pricing processes, capabilities and enabling technologies.
• “Jack of all Trades” - ability to drive and manage all phases of a project or initiative, think strategically, influence decision makers and stakeholders, develop the appropriate plan and support tactical implementation.
• Proactive in nature and have the strong capacity to work independently.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a focus on driving measurable results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present complex data effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in using Tableau, Power BI, data visualization software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results.

Education

Education and Citizenship Requirements:
 

• Business or quantitative degree required (master’s degree preferred).
• Must be a US citizen.

 

 

Why NetApp?

 

NetApp is a specialist in a world of generalists. We excel at elevating the world's largest clouds. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork converge to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.

 

We advocate for a healthy work-life balance. Our best-in-class volunteer time off program provides employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their preferred organizations. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family, as well as educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Additionally, we provide financi