Manager, Strategy & Transformation
Company: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job 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.
We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more
secure than the one before. These aren't easy goals to accomplish -
but we're not here for easy. We're here for better. 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.
We're changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving
to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through
FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning,
location to leadership, we've rethought and recreated every aspect
of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it
FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual
choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all
evolve, together. Your Career Your work as a Strategy Manager will
directly and visibly contribute to our overall strategy and
success. As a Strategy Manager, you will work as a part of a
problem-solving team assigned to solve complex strategy problems
that are top-of-mind for our executives. You will work
collaboratively to perform data analyses, develop and conduct
internal and external surveys, formulate and test hypotheses,
develop and package recommendations for presentation to management,
support execution and manage a broad set of x-functional
stakeholders. Your Impact
- Work directly with a corporate strategy Principal / Lead to
drive high-value workstreams as part of broader strategic
initiatives to break down complex problems, develop and test
hypothesis and drive x-functional alignment to deliver
recommendations
- Lead thoughtful, creative and rigorous analysis (e.g., market
sizing, competitive assessments, business models) to synthesize
insights
- Develop and present high-quality recommendation and
deliverables for executive level consumption and actively
contribute to associated strategy and execution discussions
- Work collaboratively across a cross-functional set of
stakeholders to gather the right information, prove / disprove your
hypothesis, co-create deliverables, accelerate execution and
ultimately unlock value
- Support strategy / business planning processes and assist with
developing strategic capabilities across the organization
- Drive change across the organization and be willing to wear
multiple hats (strategy development, project management, and
execution) to do what it takes to "move the needle" Your Experience
- 3+years of relevant work experience (pre-MBA), or recent MBA
graduates with up to 2 years of post-MBA experience with at least 2
years in management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) or top-tier
tech strategy or "bizops" functions (Google, Facebook, Amazon,
etc.)
- MBA graduate from a top-tier B- school or similar academic
credentials or "direct promote" in Consulting or equivalent
military experience required
- Robust analytical skillset mixed with endless curiosity and
open-mindedness
- Effective verbal & written presentation skills with the ability
to communicate complex ideas effectively to Executive-level
audiences
- Collaborative team player willing to go beyond strategy in
order to support execution and realization
- Independent thinker and Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced,
high-growth environments with minimal supervision -a proven record
of leadership in a work setting
- Enterprise technology experience are a plus
- Additional relevant experience with large transformations is a
plus The Team Our Business organization, led by our President, is
the heart and soul of Palo Alto Networks with 3K+ employees spread
across Sales, Support, and Services. The Business organization
tackles cross-functional strategic initiatives across Sales,
Product, Marketing, Finance, and People teams. We are a "Special
Forces" Strategy team that will tackle the most mission-critical
and challenging initiatives in the Business organization to drive
and support our industry-leading growth. This team will roll up
directly to our President and will have unprecedented access to the
CEO and Executives. We work on projects that move the needle, have
major C-level "pull" and impact the company's overall trajectory.
We operate in an "unpolitical" and meritocratic environment as a
tight-knit unit with a supportive, learning-oriented culture that
enables our team members to thrive. Over time, we expect
"graduates" from our Strategy team to take on important roles
across the Business and the company and commit to coaching and
supporting you on your journey! Our Commitment We're trailblazers
that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status
quo. It's simple: we can't 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. 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 $132,600/yr to $214,600/yr. The offered compensation may
also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of
our employee benefits may be found . #LI-JF1 Covid-19 Vaccination
Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs
- Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by
country.
- Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be
vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
- The job requires accessing a company worksite
- The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer
has implemented such requirements
- You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
- If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this
particular position based on your location or job requirements,
please inquire with the recruiter.
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