Technical Program Mgr

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Job Summary

Drive medium-sized software releases from initial development through production release and beyond. You will lead cross-functional release core teams across Product Management, Engineering (Development, Test), Marketing, Operations, and Global Services; set your own priorities; recommend release tradeoffs; and influence stakeholders up to the Senior Director level. Your decisions carry limited to noticeable operational and financial impact, keeping releases predictable and high quality and directly shaping customer experience.

Own the plan

Lead releases on schedule and with quality through the program life cycle. Lead schedule and resource planning to meet product requirements; plan, track, and manage scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk; and merge disparate team and component plans into a single release plan.

Manage risk

Identify risks to schedule, content, or quality, communicate them early, and develop mitigation plans. Know when help is needed and seek it.

Execute and go live

Work with engineers and DevOps teams to understand the impact of branches and code merges; coordinate release-branch fixes and publish releases; lead and coordinate Go-Live activities and decisions, including deployment plans and checklists; and follow NetApp release and phase-review processes.

Use tools and metrics well

Use release tools and processes correctly and model their use for the team throughout the release life cycle. Track and report progress with defined metrics (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, qTest, PowerBI), and apply the release mission to day-to-day activities.

Communicate and influence

Share all key plans, commitments, and changes (requirements, Test plans, schedule, scope); clearly report team results to immediate management; work with teammates to articulate, compare, and implement alternative approaches based on project management principles; and influence stakeholders outside your department.

Grow with the team

Be a key, active member of the release team. Work independently on routine release work, with guidance from senior Release Managers on new assignments, building toward ownership of larger releases.

Explore AI-enabled automation

Experiment with AI-driven automation to streamline release workflows (analysis, synthesis, decision support), and work with tools teams to understand evolving tooling capabilities and constraints and stay aligned with how Engineering is adopting them.

Job Requirements

• Proficient knowledge and experience in a specific area of engineering, with demonstrated release or project management ability Working knowledge of release management concepts, company policies and procedures, the product life cycle, development methodologies, and the technology area supported; understanding of industry practices a plus
• Ability to handle a mix of regular and unstructured tasks, with somewhat-defined processes and multiple interdependencies Clear written and verbal communication of plans, commitments, and changes to team members and management Technical competency ranging from moderate to subject matter expert
• Ability to work independently on routine work and to seek help when needed Nice to have: Hands-on experience with JIRA, qTest, PowerBI, and Jenkins; familiarity with automated configuration management and code management systems and with testing methodologies; experience using AI tools to improve productivity and analysis

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or business plus
• 5+ years of experience , or an entry-level MS with equivalent experience At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees.

This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it.

The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now. Submitting an Application To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website.

This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application. AI Disclosure For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.