Sr Strategic Analytics and Operations Manager

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

As the Sr Strategic Analytics and Operations Manager, you will hold a pivotal, high-visibility role as a direct thought partner to senior leadership. You will use data-driven insights to solve complex business challenges, leading high-impact initiatives that shape corporate strategy and drive operational excellence. This role is ideal for an analytical leader who excels at structuring problems and is passionate about delivering tangible business results.

• Lead high-value strategic initiatives by structuring complex business problems, developing hypotheses, and delivering clear, compelling recommendations to executives.
• Develop, own, and monitor critical KPIs and dashboards, providing actionable insights that empower product, engineering, and finance teams.
• Design, develop, and manage complex projects and large-scale transformations from end-to-end, ensuring successful execution and value realization.
• Proactively collaborate and exchange information with a diverse set of cross-functional stakeholders, including executive leaders, to co-create deliverables and drive alignment.
• Drive organizational change by providing coaching and mentorship to junior team members, taking a personal interest in their professional growth and empowering them to succeed.
• Conduct rigorous analysis, including market sizing, competitive assessments, and business/financial modeling, to support strategic recommendations.
• Challenge the status quo curiously and positively by identifying opportunities to optimize efficiency at scale through data-driven insights.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or business analytics.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, BigQuery).
• Robust analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills with a proven ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable executive-level insights.
• Proven record of leading high-impact initiatives and managing projects in a complex, cross-functional environment.

• MBA or an advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Math, Statistics, Economics).
• Experience in the Enterprise Technology or Cybersecurity sector.
• A collaborative team player and independent thinker who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with minimal supervision.
• Consulting experience