About this role
Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Benefits Program Manager to join NetApp’s Global Total Rewards team and lead EMEA benefits strategy and execution. Reporting to the Director, Global Benefits, this role manages a team of benefits SMEs and partners closely with regional leaders across EMEA, the U.S., and APAC to deliver competitive, compliant, and employee-forward programs in a fast-paced, global environment. What you’ll be doing Lead EMEA benefits strategy, governance, and execution across 24 countries, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, employee-forward, and aligned to NetApp’s Total Rewards strategy. Manage and develop a team of benefits SMEs, partnering with regional benefits leads, HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, Procurement, and senior business leaders to deliver consistent, effective solutions. Own annual EMEA benefits renewals, financial planning, forecasting, vendor governance, broker relationships, procurement activities, contracting, and multi-country implementation. Use market insights, program metrics, benchmarking, employee needs, and cost analysis to recommend benefit, pension, leave, and wellbeing enhancements to senior leadership. Drive operational excellence through process improvement, automation, data governance, vendor administration enhancements, and scalable service delivery models. Lead cross-functional projects, including new entity or country launches, workforce expansions, M&A/divestiture initiatives, and regional communications or benefits education. Support other global benefits programs and initiatives as needed. Job Requirements 5+ years of benefits strategy, administration, and communications experience across multiple European countries, technology industry experience preferred. 3+ years of people management experience, preferably in a global or matrixed environment. Strong EMEA benefits expertise, including plan design, provider management, renewals, benchmarking, compliance, and market practice. Proven ability to scale benefits programs and processes in support of business growth, operational efficiency, and employee experience. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver complex benefits programs and regional initiatives. Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to use data, benchmarking, and cost analysis to inform recommendations, advanced Excel skills required. Demonstrated project management capability, including the ability to manage ambiguous, multi-country projects through completion, on time and on budget. Hands-on experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or new entity/country launches preferred. Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills. Education