Lead, NetSec GTM Strategy & Ops

Santa Clara, CA (On-site)

$177K/yr – $286K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and lead strategic initiatives by structuring complex problems, guiding cross-functional workstreams, and delivering executive-ready recommendations across planning, execution, and talent development.

  • Own problem structuring and hypothesis testing to drive senior-leadership decisions.
  • Influence cross-functional teams to accelerate execution and value realization.
  • Coach associates and support annual/quarterly planning processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Structure and deconstruct complex business problems, develop hypotheses, drive rigorous analysis, and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Proactively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather critical information, pressure-test hypotheses, and co-create deliverables to accelerate execution and unlock value.
  • Develop and present high-quality, executive-level presentations and documents that clearly articulate strategic recommendations and findings.
  • Support the annual and quarterly strategic and business planning processes, contributing to the development of strategic capabilities across the organization.
  • Drive organizational change by leading strategic projects, managing timelines, and ensuring execution to 'move the needle' on key initiatives.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to associates and other leads on the team, taking a personal interest in their growth and development.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in management consulting, private equity, or a corporate strategy/bizops function at a top-tier technology company.
  • MBA from a top-tier business school, a 'direct promote' in consulting, or equivalent military experience.
  • Expertise in the Enterprise technology industry.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comfortably lead both business and technical discussions with senior audiences.

Preferred

  • Experience in the cybersecurity industry.
  • Demonstrated experience building relationships and leading through influence in a matrixed organization.
  • Proven track record of managing complex projects and large-scale transformations.
  • A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with minimal supervision.
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Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.

Founded in 2015
Santa Clara, California, USA
18K employees (731 in marketing)
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90% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$177K/yr – $286K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$65M
Last Raise
$10M
Series C, 17 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2008
    Series C • $10M
  • Aug 2008
    Series C • $27M
  • Jun 2007
    Series B • $18M

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Lead, NetSec GTM Strategy & Ops

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