IT Business Operations Manager - Santa Clara, United States - Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks

Verified Company

Santa Clara, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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**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
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

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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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes