Professional Services Associate - Academy

About NetApp

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"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO

Job Summary

S3 Academy Sales, Support and Services: 

As a company committed to developing our future workforce, we created a program that will enable you to fast track your career through classroom and on-the-job training and clear benchmarks. 

Every year, NetApp runs global S3 Academy classes. At the start of the program, we will fly you to the United States to take part in our robust 90-day training program based in Raleigh Durham NC, USA at our facilities designed for entry-level talent. During this training, Academy Participants gain the foundational knowledge needed to have a basic understanding of the Storage Industry, NetApp, and products and solutions. Additionally, they effectively develop transferable soft skills that will allow them to excel within the organization and in their long-term careers. 

You will experience an exciting 3 months with Graduate peers from all over the world. Afterwards you will return to Ireland to start the on-the-job portion of your training. 

This is a hybrid position, when you return to Ireland the expectation will be to be in the office at minimum 2 days a week. 

Job Requirements

• Manage projects, ensuring adherence to time, budget, quality, and deliverables.
• Hands-on skills in managing delivery of small to medium to large size storage solutions, and driving identified PS business initiatives
• Establish project definition and business tracking of professional service opportunities
• Manage accounting, invoicing and billing information
• Work with Services Sales to position technical/business solution with Customer
• Report on and responsible for resource metrics, project team utilization and project status updates; Drive project reviews for management and customers

Education

• You will have successfully completed a BSc or MSc within the last 2 years.
• You must have the unrestricted right to work in the Ireland. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Please refer to the recruiter for roles in other global locations.
• Any experience in sales and/or consulting is an advantage.
• The ability to understand technical concepts and solutions and position them for sale to Customers is also an advantage.

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Why NetApp?

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities. 

We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations.  We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family.  We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.  

If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.