IT Business Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Santa Clara, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with personalization and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office with some flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate on the industry’s best cybersecurity solutions together

Job Description

Your Career

You will be part of the IT StratOps, a growing, outcome driven, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on strategic and exciting projects. In this critical and highly visible role you will be responsible for driving thought leadership, leading strategic planning and setting the rhythm of the business to ensure frictionless execution of IT goals and priorities. 

This position will report to the Director, Business Operations.

Your Impact

  • Support IT leadership in driving annual strategic planning
  • Drive the agenda for IT All Hands, QBRs and strategic sessions - You will run these sessions end to end
  • Define and manage KPIs, conducting financial, strategic, and operational analysis to drive data driven executive decisions
  • Own and manage IT budget in close partnership with FP&A partners
  • Ensure alignment across the IT leadership team on organizational goals and  ensure execution on those goals
  • Identify opportunities and drive operational efficiencies (Streamlining and optimizing processes to scale with IT)
  • Strong data analytical skills
  • Lead special projects for the CIO 
  • Liaison  between BizOps and IT leadership team to ensure there is a tight alignment between strategy and execution 
Qualifications

Your Experience

  • Must have 8+ years of experience leading business operations & strategy function in a high tech, hyper growth environment or similar experience in Big 4 consulting is required
  • Knowledge of Tableau, and other data analytics tools is a plus
  • Prior experience working with senior executives (Sr Director)
  • Strong influencing and interpersonal skills, and ability to develop strong relationships
  • Exceptional written & verbal communication(high proficiency in powerpoint is a must) - Candidate should be willing to share samples of previously created content as part of the interview process
  • Proven ability to manage ambiguity, and a preparedness to take on what is needed to get things done
  • Highly organized, self driven and detail oriented
  • Business or MBA degree and Consulting background or equivalent military experience required
  • Must be Local to SF Bay Area, who can be onsite HQ 3 days / week


Additional Information

The Team

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $122,500/yr to $199,100/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes



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