Principal / Sr. Director, Services Strategy & Operations
Principal / Sr. Director, Services Strategy & Operations
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Job Description
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Director to strategize conceptualize design and execute transformation programs for our post-sales organization.
As a key senior leader you will collaborate with top executives and cross-functional teams tackling mission-critical business challenges and contributing to our industry-leading growth. You will also drive the effectiveness and efficiency of our post-sales organization and work with the leadership team to develop and evolve the organization strategy while ensuring process optimization. You will drive strategic alignment and accountability within the leadership team as well as manage a broad range of strategic change management and operational initiatives.
You will lead a team responsible for designing and executing on the strategy within the organization through creating transformative programs and introducing operational efficiencies that deliver long-term value and success for our customers while positively impacting multiple areas of Palo Alto Networks business. This role offers a supportive dynamic and meritocratic environment that values innovation learning and teamwork.
The Services Strategy & Operations team covers transformative and operational initiatives including AI initiatives for all post-sales functions (Customer Success Professional Services Customer Support). Focus areas include scaling Generative AI reimagining our workflows with an AI first approach developing our partner ecosystem and transforming our portfolio.
Your Impact
Structure and analyze complex business problems develop hypotheses and present data-driven recommendations
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights co-create deliverables and drive execution to achieve business goals
Develop high-quality deliverables for executive-level consumption including business cases and roadmap/execution plans
Support strategic business planning and change management processes while fostering strategic capabilities across the organization
Drive transformative change within the organization wearing multiple hats to make a significant impact
Own the operating cadence of accountability for all goals and drive program management and operating performance
Enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency by scaling & improving core business processes and tools
Develop and lead the post-sales Strategy & Operations team. Manage matrix teams to achieve post-sale business and customer objectives
Qualifications :
Your Experience
8 years of post-MBA experience or 12 years total experience with a minimum of 2 years in management consulting or top-tier tech strategy or business operations roles
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience mandatory. Preferred academic credentials include an MBA or similar qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with senior audiences and bridge business and technical discussions
Proven relationship-building and influential leadership skills
Long term strategic outlook with ability to project manage oversee large-scale transformations and break them down into achievable & measurable roadmaps
A proactive self-starter with exceptional problem solving & analytical skills who excels in fast-paced high-growth environments
Great teammate willing to passionately roll up their sleeves and work cross-functionally with an operator mindset to get things done
Ability to create diverse teams and a customer obsessed outcomes focused culture
Expertise in the SaaS and/or Enterprise Services industry is preferred. Knowledge and experience in AI/ GenAI solutions and post-sales function is a plus
Additional Information :
The Team
Our Strategy and Business Operations is a focused team that works on our most critical business challenges to drive and support our industry-leading growth. Your efforts will directly impact the overall strategy and success of a world-leading cybersecurity business. You will collaborate on complex business and technology problems that are top-of-mind for our executives.
Compensation Disclosure
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 $253000 - $330000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment
Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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 .
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
