Principal – GCS Strategy and Execution
| Company | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 5+ years of post-MBA experience, with a minimum of 2 years in management consulting, or top-tier tech strategy or ‘bizops’ roles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with senior audiences and bridge business and technical discussions
- Proven relationship-building and influential leadership skills
- Experience in project management and overseeing large-scale transformations
- A proactive self-starter who excels in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Great teammate, willing to passionately roll up their sleeves and work cross-functionally to get things done
Responsibilities
- Structure and analyze complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and present data-driven recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights, co-create deliverables, and drive execution to achieve business goals
- Develop high-quality deliverables for exec-level consumption, including business cases and roadmap/execution plans
- Play a pivotal role in shaping perspectives of senior cross-functional executives
- Support strategy and business planning processes while fostering strategic capabilities across the organization
- Drive transformative change within the organization, wearing multiple hats (strategy development, product & program management, execution) to do what it takes to ‘move the needle’
- Manage matrix teams and provide coaching & mentoring to team members, to achieve post-sale business and customer objectives
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred academic credentials include an MBA or similar qualifications or equivalent military experience required
- Expertise in the SaaS and/or Enterprise software industry is preferred
- Knowledge of AI/Gen-AI solutions and Customer Support is a plus