Strategy and Operations Manager, AI-Native Business Operations

Job overview

Strategy and Operations Manager, AI-Native Business Operations is listed in San Jose, CA, with a hybrid working environment described by NetApp; in-office or in-person expectations will be shared during recruitment. Compensation is not specified in the listing’s structured pay fields. The role is part of the AI-Native Business Operations team in NetApp’s product organization. The role helps product leaders make better-informed decisions about people, resources, and spending. It combines planning and financial analysis with AI-enabled automation, maintaining trusted data and turning analysis into recommendations and operational programs.

What you'll do

• Build and track plans and forecasts for product organization staffing and resources
• manage spend against targets with Finance
• advise product leadership and run planning cycles and reviews
• operationalize strategic initiatives
• build agents, automations, and dashboards using Claude and other team AI tools
• maintain connected data, checks, and audit trails
• partner with Finance, HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, and data owners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

strategy and operations

ai-native business operations

product organization

financial modeling

workforce planning

budget management

ai automation

claude

sql

python

san jose ca

netapp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health and life insurance, retirement or pension plans, paid time off, leave options, performance-based incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and restricted stock units
• offerings vary by region.

Why this role

Combines consulting, financial modeling, and AI-first workflow building; delivers decision-ready recommendations supported by validated data.

About the employer

NetApp is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.