Sr Strategic Analytics and Operations Manager

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

As the Sr. Manager of Strategic Analytics and Operations, you will hold a pivotal, high-visibility role at the intersection of strategy, finance, and technology. You will be a direct thought partner to senior leadership, using data-driven insights to solve the most complex challenges facing the business. You will lead high-impact initiatives that shape our corporate strategy, drive operational excellence, and optimize financial efficiency at scale. This position is ideal for a leader with a strong analytical background who thrives on translating complex data into actionable strategy and is passionate about driving tangible business results.

Your Impact

• Strategic Leadership & Problem Solving: Lead high-value strategic initiatives by structuring and breaking down complex business problems. You will develop and test hypotheses, conduct rigorous analysis (e.g., market sizing, competitive assessments, business/financial models), and deliver clear, compelling recommendations to executive-level audiences
• Data-Driven Insights, Analytics, and Visualization: Develop, monitor, and own the critical KPIs and dashboards that guide key business decisions. Drive financial forecasting, annual and long-range planning, and monthly business reviews, providing actionable insights that empower product, engineering, and finance teams
• Operational Excellence: You will manage complex projects and large-scale transformations from end to end, ensuring execution and value realization
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work collaboratively across a diverse set of stakeholders, including executive leaders and teams in product, engineering, and finance. Build strong relationships and lead through influence to gather information, co-create deliverables, and drive alignment
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Drive change across the organization by wearing multiple hats (strategy, project management, analytics, and execution). Provide coaching and mentorship to junior members of the team, taking a personal interest in their professional growth

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, strategy & operations, business analytics
• 3+ years experience with SQL, BigQuery, Tableau
• Robust analytical, quantitative, and modeling skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex information and large datasets into actionable executive-level insights
• Proven record of leading high-impact initiatives, managing projects, and driving change in a cross-functional environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex business and technical concepts effectively to senior leadership
• A collaborative team player and independent thinker; a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with minimal supervis