Sr. Project Manager, Integrated Operations

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For eight straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 4,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

You will be a part of the Integrated Operations Program Management Office to facilitate the end-to-end lifecycle of GTM interrelated projects within a program. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate the end-to-end lifecycle of interrelated projects within a program, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope: define project objective, scope, and resource requirements; establish timelines and milestones with gantt charts; minimize risks; identify and assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects; manage project budgets and resource allocation; and develop methods to monitor project or area progress
• Build, drive, & enforce project management governance, processes, project plans, schedules, budgets, and templates for cross-functional, transformational projects supporting various organizations that include but are not limited to: IT, Sales, Channel, Marketing, Product Management, and more
• Manage and lead up to 2 or more projects within a program at the same time 
• Take meeting minutes and communicate project updates to project team members, stakeholders, steering committee members, an C-level executives 
• Research, analyze, and recommend solutions and best practices while being comfortable challenging status quo
• Work with business stakeholders to with identifying OKRs, creating KPIs, and key metrics of success to measure project statuses against
• Review and analyze business requirement documents and shepherd the process of clarifying business outcomes with IT’s solutioning plans 
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts and business impact to team members and leadership in a manner that is readily understandable and actionable 
• Manage and solve scope creep, change management, and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved
• Debrief at the end of each project or program launch and incorporate feedback into Lessons Learned 
• Partner with IT, Finance, Product, Sales Operations, and Manufacturing Operations teams from a resourcing and SME stand point, as well as bridge the gaps and silos for cross-functional workstreams 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE:

• Must be able to work hybrid out of our Chicago office
• 8+ years of effective program or project management experience (Preferably leading projects/programs)
• Highly analytical, fact driven, and is process-oriented
• Requires strong interpersonal, organizational, excellent verbal and written communication, and facilitation skills
• High proficiency in program and project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
• Project Management certifications a plus (PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, etc.)
• Lean Six Sigma experience a plus 
• Requires slide deck preparation and presentation skills (PowerPoint, Google Slides)
• Smartsheet (or Project Management tool equivalent) experience preferred
• Proficient technical understanding to be able to converse in standard storage industry terminology 
• Can-do attitude
• High attention to detail
• Team Player

The annual base salary range is: $127,000-191,000 Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary r