Senior Manager – Cloud Strategy and Operations
Company | Palo Alto Networks |
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Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelors or Advanced Degree in Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience of management consulting, finance (especially product finance) or business analytics, ideally within the technology sector
- Strong analytical skills to synthesize data and drive actionable executive decisions
- Proven ability to work effectively with global teams across different time zones, communicate financial concepts, and foster cross-department collaboration
- Ability to understand cloud hosting, products, and engage with engineers, product managers, and technical teams
- Proactive, high-performance attitude with the ability to meet tight deadlines and tackle new challenges
- Ability to drive decisions and outcomes using data, without formal authority
- Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to lead and clearly communicate complex ideas
- Proficient in building dynamic, integrated financial models with strong attention to detail and experience working with large datasets
Responsibilities
- Be the thought partner to Cortex, one of our product platforms, on cloud hosting strategy, cost optimization and enabling business growth
- Develop and monitor critical success metrics, providing actionable insights that empower product and cross-functional teams to drive key business decisions
- Define and lead Cloud FinOps initiatives, bringing industry best practices and mobilizing cross-functional teams to jointly deliver on our priorities
- Lead high-impact strategic initiatives, including managing complex negotiations with Cloud Service Providers to secure favorable terms and optimize long-term value
- Drive alignment with all the Cortex teams and be responsible for Monthly Business Reviews, Monthly Forecast, Annual Planning, and Long-Range Planning
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and basic SQL for data extraction