Sr Strategic Analytics and Operations Manager (Santa Clara)

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 were looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

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

Job Description

Your Career

As the Sr Strategic Analytics and Operations Manager, you will hold a pivotal, high-visibility role collaborating across Strategy, Post-Sales and Cross-functional teams (Services, Product, Engineering, IT, Sales, Operations). 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 efficiency at scale. This position is ideal for a leader with a strong analytical background who thrives on structuring complex problems 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, including , providing actionable insights that empower product, engineering, and finance teams.
• Operational Excellence : You will design, develop and 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

Additional Information

The Team

You will be embedded within our Business Insights team within Support Operations, a highly collaborative and dynamic group that directly influences the performance of the organization. The team works cross-functionally with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and support teams to drive improvements and deliver actionable insights that have a direct impact on the success of the business. By joining this team, you will gain a deep understanding of key business systems and processes while contributing to critical decisions that shape our support operations.

Compensation Disclosure

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 $153000 - $247500YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here .

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple : we cant 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.