Director, GCS Business Operations and Strategic Execution
Director, GCS Business Operations and Strategic Execution
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Job Description
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Director GCS Business Operations and Strategic Execution to work in the GCS Operations organization to drive the execution of critical new business models and innovative capabilities that accelerate our customers success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading every stage of business transformation - from project inception to mobilization execution and close-out with a laser focus on building the operating the right cadence and rigor to measure and manage business results as a result of transformation initiatives. This position will report to the VP of GCS Operations and is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to associate with a fast-growing company in a truly international environment.
Your Impact
This position calls for someone who is organized collaborative a strong communicator and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter flexible has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced team-oriented collaborative environment.
Drive initiatives by mobilizing project teams charters project plans contingencies success metrics and ROI measurements
Ensure program scope provides clear insight to achievable objectives and milestones
Orchestrate internal teams to increase visibility collaboration and alignment with program needs
Be accountable for all phases of program success including initiation planning mobilization execution and close-out
Develop and lead the program status reporting cadence
Align program with other GCS initiatives and manage cross-program dependencies
Recommend and manage the alignment and prioritization of initiatives based on business strategy and simplification to meet key objectives
Participate in strategic program leadership ensuring alignment of overall governance approach
Lead and drive escalations and communications collaborating with internal teams to resolve identified challenges
Establish successful working relationships and foster collaboration amongst project teams
Report and present regularly to senior leadership across GCS
Collaborate with business stakeholders on project definition mobilization and execution efforts
Qualifications :
Your Experience
A well-rounded business leader with 10 years project related work experience preferably in a professional services customer success or global support organization
7 years track record of successfully defining mobilizing & leading high-profile strategic programs in a complex global corporate setting
Strong preference for candidates with either a business consulting background or prior experience in business operations or sales strategy/operations leadership roles
Demonstrated success as a transformational leader & problem-solver
Proven ability to confidently lead a team through ambiguity and to establish context where little/none exists
Ability to effectively engage and communicate with all levels of an organization including senior executive levels
Strong written and verbal communications skills proven ability to convey complex ideas in simple terms and to establish the narrative around complex change initiatives
Experience with presenting to large audiences /public speaking
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels including VP and SVP leadership
Attention to detail adaptability and a sense of urgency
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Flexibility to work across multiple time zones as needed to support a global team
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 affect 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. You possess a unique blend of business insight business strategy experience big-picture thinking and influencing skills and the ability to collaborate with a large number of constituents within Palo Alto Networks.
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 $0 - $0/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 :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
