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Principal – Netsec Strategy

Principal – Netsec Strategy

CompanyPalo Alto Networks
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelExpert 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