Commercial Strategy and Transformation Manager

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go
  
  

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As part of the Commercial Strategy and Transformation team, we are seeking a dynamic, strategic minded and analytically-driven individual to fill the role of Commercial Strategy & Transformation Manager. This person will work closely with Commercial Strategy & Transformation leadership to analyze industry, market, and customer trends, pull together a 360 business performance view, manage the LoB rhythm of the business, and hold cross-functional teams accountable to transformational OKRs. 

The successful candidate will excel at performing large scale data analysis, simplifying complex challenges, delivering actionable insights, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE...

• Contributing to the development of the overall business strategy for Pure’s Commercial Line of Business, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Creating impactful presentations that articulate the strategic rationale for key initiatives, including GTM investments and partnerships
• Driving LoB planning efforts by conducting in depth analysis of performance metrics, financial data and market trends to identify areas for improvement
• Establishing and monitoring cross-functional OKRs to support the transformation of the Commercial business, ensuring accountability and progress tracking
• Managing the LoB business reviews including performing deepdives into the state of business to support key decision making and investments
• Program managing large scale cross functional transformation initiatives by structuring and launching workstreams, tracking progress and partnering with cross functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and speedy execution
• Managing LoB communications by crafting and delivering clear, compelling narratives that convey the value proposition, strategic priorities and progress against transformation efforts

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience with at least 2 years in management consulting, investment banking, private equity or top-tier tech strategy or ‘biz ops’ functions
• Robust analytical skill set mixed with intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness to accelerate change
• Proficiency with SQL and experience working with large, complex and unstructured datasets 
• Distinctive problem solving skills and ability to solve diverse and complex business problems in fields such as Market Segmentation, GTM Design, Sales Effectiveness, etc.
• Strong demonstrated program management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to Executive audiences
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred or “direct promote” in Consulting
• Experience in the B2B technology industry is preferred
• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Cla