Executive Communications Lead

Executive Communications Lead NetApp - 4.1 San Jose, CA Job Details $148,750 - $175,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance RSU Paid time off Pension plan Life insurance Qualifications Stakeholder engagement Program management Reputation management Presentation software Identifying new business opportunities Content editing Content writing Key Performance Indicators Calendar management Presentation creation Strategic communications Stakeholder relationship building Stakeholder management Full Job Description Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary We are seeking a strategic and proactive Executive Communications Lead to drive executive positioning and communications for NetApp's Chief Product Officer (CPO). This role will leverage the CPO's platform to grow reputation and credibility for NetApp's product innovation and enterprise AI vision. To achieve this goal, the Executive Communications Lead will develop and execute an integrated communications plan to reach and influence 360-degree (external and internal) audiences. This role is not an order-taker; setting strategic direction and providing counsel to executives is essential. Job Requirements Executive Communications Strategy Evolve and refine CPO positioning strategy to ensure it is robust, relevant, distinctive, and aligned to NetApp priorities Proactively conceptualize and drive new opportunities, while vetting inbound/reactive opportunities, to ensure effective use of CPO voice grounded in business strategy and impact Provide strategic counsel and address potential communications risks, handling sensitive matters with discretion Enhance CPO messaging platform with compelling stories and proof points Program Management and Optimization Serve as the integrator and point of contact for all CPO communications matters, ensuring strategic alignment and quality control Drive CPO communications plan and calendar of external and internal activations Ensure CPO communications are executed with flawless timeliness, preparation, and quality Establish ways of working with stakeholders and SMEs to align and execute CPO communications Track CPO communications KPIs and make data-driven recommendations Content Creation Build and edit content in CPO's voice, such as slide presentations, keynote speeches, talking points, video scripts, bylined articles, blogs, LinkedIn posts, and email announcements Manage processes to collect information from SMEs, align multimedia assets, and route materials for review Education Minimum of 8 years of applicable professional experience Experience advising C-level executives Experience building and executing integrated communications plans Experience working in B2B tech with technical product information Strong program management skills with ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities Exceptional writing skills with creativity and a keen eye for detail Strong PowerPoint skills to build slide presentations Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 148,750 - 175,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. 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. 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.