Senior IT Business Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Santa Clara, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time

Company 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 flexibility 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 personalization and 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 three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. 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 and thrive, together

Job Description

Your Career

As a Senior IT Strategy & Business Operations Manager, you will lead a progressive, outcome-oriented team with opportunities to influence high-impact projects. This pivotal role involves driving thought leadership, spearheading strategic planning, and establishing the business rhythm to ensure seamless execution of IT initiatives and priorities.

This position will report to the Director, IT Business Operations.

Your Impact

Lead IT leadership in driving annual and multi-year strategic planning Direct the agenda for IT All Hands, QBRs, and strategic sessions, managing these sessions from start to finish Develop and oversee KPIs, conducting comprehensive financial, strategic, and operational analysis to inform data-driven executive decisions Take ownership of the IT budget in close collaboration with FP&A partners Ensure alignment across the IT leadership team on organizational goals and drive execution of these goals Identify opportunities and lead initiatives to drive operational efficiencies, streamlining, and optimizing processes to scale with IT Formulate strategies and execution plans to attract and retain top talent and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce Oversee special projects for the CIO Serve as a liaison between BizOps and the IT leadership team, ensuring tight alignment between strategy and execution

Qualifications

Your Experience

Must have 12+ years of experience leading business operations & strategy function in a high tech, hyper growth environment or similar experience in Big 4 consulting is required Previous experience engaging with C-level executives Strong influencing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop robust relationships Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal (high proficiency in PowerPoint is a must) - candidates should be willing to share samples of previously created content as part of the interview process Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and a readiness to tackle necessary tasks to accomplish goals Highly organized, self-driven, and detail-oriented Advanced degree in Business or MBA with a Consulting background is preferred or equivalent military experience required Must be local to the SF Bay Area, onsite HQ 3 days a 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 $139,400/yr to $226,600/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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