Palo Alto Networks · 19 hours ago
Lead, GCS Strategy & Ops
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $278K/yr
8+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting digital lives through innovation and technology. As a Lead in the GCS Strategy & Operations team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the company's strategic direction by analyzing complex business problems and collaborating with senior leaders to deliver actionable recommendations.
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Responsibilities
Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and drive analysis to deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership
Proactively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, test hypotheses, and co-create deliverables that accelerate execution
Develop and present high-quality, executive-level recommendations and deliverables to influence strategic decisions
Support the annual strategic and business planning processes, helping to build and enhance strategic capabilities across the organization
Drive organizational change by managing projects from strategy development through to execution, adapting to various roles to ensure successful outcomes
Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and empowering their development within the organization
Qualification
Required
8+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 3+ years in management consulting, private equity, or a corporate strategy/bizops function at a top-tier tech company
MBA from a top-tier business school, a 'direct promote' equivalent in consulting, or equivalent military experience
Demonstrated expertise in the Enterprise Technology industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior executive audiences
Preferred
Knowledge of the cybersecurity industry
Proven experience in building strong relationships and leading through influence rather than direct authority
Experience managing complex projects and large-scale business transformations
A self-starter attitude, comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments with minimal supervision
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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