Principal – Netsec Strategy
Company | Palo Alto Networks |
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Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience to include associate- partner level experience in a top tier consulting firm (BCG, Bain, McKinsey- either current or in the past)
- Operational experience leading operations / programs / GTM / delivery teams
- Material Enterprise Tech experience with a deep understanding of SaaS business models and key levers to scale
- Knowledge of Network security space is a plus
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on attention to detail, identify patterns, and process information quickly to deliver against tight deadlines
- Proven ability to engage with and influence CxOs in corporate environments
- Ability to build and nurture a 15+ person team
- Extreme accountability mindset – focused outcomes and thinks like an ‘owner’
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of winning strategies
- Architect business strategy in partnership with business leaders (Northstar, initiatives, executive/board updates)
- Lead x-functional teams in strategic projects to unlock growth and effectiveness (from conception to delivery to outcome realization)
- Drive business reviews and cadence to support leaders (e.g., weekly CEO meetings, QKOs, Board discussions, Analyst presentations, etc)
- Provide systematic support & analysis for priorities (e.g., competitive tear-downs, narrative re-write and enablement)
- Identify opportunities and gaps in the business to increase awareness, propose solutions/choices and develop programmatic responses
- Lead annual planning process for the business working closely with finance, marketing, GTM and sale organizations
- Design / launch sales plays and programs to hit specific goals
- Architect the blueprint (what, when, how) for key GTM programs (e.g., Sales plays) with sound financial and strategic rationale
- Manage the team responsible for running plays for the business including takeout programs, net new logo plays, channel acceleration motions, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Network security space is a plus