Sr. Director, Strategy, Planning and Operations
Job Description
Strategy, Planning and Operations
Business Summary:
VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable our more than 350,000 enterprise and SMB customers to thrive in the Cloud Era, a pioneer in the use of virtualization and automation technologies. Our team of 20,000+ people working in 50+ locations worldwide is committed to building a community where great people want to work long term by living our values of passion, innovation, execution, collaboration, active learning and giving back. If you are ready to accelerate, innovate and lead, join us as we challenge constraints and problem solve for tomorrow today.
This role is in VMWare's Security Business Unit (SBU), VMWare Carbon Black; a leader in cloud-native endpoint protection dedicated to keeping the world safe from cyber-attacks. The VMware Carbon Black Cloud consolidates endpoint protection and IT operations into an endpoint protection platform (EPP) that prevents advanced threats, provides actionable insight and enables businesses of all sizes to simplify operations.
Job Role and Responsibilities:
This role for our Security Business organization is focused on business partnering with the GM, key executives and a wide range of functions, across the business unit. The person will report to the SVP and GM – Security Business Unit.
Coordination of all Strategic Business Planning for the Security Business Unit
Business Partner closely with, and represent on behalf of in most internal capacities, the Senior Vice President of Security Business Unit
Setting the operating rhythm for reporting, alignment and cross functional initiatives in line with VMware’s other business units
Create the structure and run the annual strategy definition and planning process and any re-planning while partnering with FP&A
Lead the growth initiatives within the Security Business Unit, as well as oversee the integration activities for the business unit
Generate and interpret data analytics to drive decision making and develop action plans to improve performance
Develop, monitor and help to drive execution across functional and cross-functional initiatives for the business unit
Monitor and engage in fiscal management in coordination with Finance team, to ensure profitable contribution and productivity in the business unit
Work in conjunction with the Sales and Product Operations team to ensure optimal adoption and delivery of the Business Management Process cadence, including Scorecards, Client Exec Performance Rankings, Account Planning, Product Metrics, and Customer Metrics (ARR)
Monitor forecasting cadence and analysis, providing SVP with guidance, projection and propose/drive adjustments and programs to maximize returns and ensure delivery of targets.
Lead the overall dashboarding and metrics process across the business unit
Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of Monthly and Quarterly Business Review, in collaboration with Exec Admin, Sales Operations, Product Management and other matrix functions
Inspire and engage matrix organization to act as One Team and help with the communication and messaging
Required Skills:
Experience in Sales/Business Operations or Finance gained within a dynamic high-tech organization
Experienced in working with Senior executives at all levels to ensure the successful execution of strategy through informed decision-making
Ability to challenge execs and the status quo in a Trusted Advisor capacity
Strong operating skills and out-going personality to influence wide range of high-profile individuals
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to make quick intuitive decisions/proposals
Strong programs, project and process management experience
Execution focused with the ability to turn data into executable and measurable action plans and programs
Preferred Skills:
Our team looks for individuals who embody our values of humility, compassion, collaboration above isolationism, respectfulness, integrity, and good-natured fun.
Experience in Software, Cloud, or Infrastructure such as Security
Enterprise company experience
SaaS / Subscription and business model experience
Experience leading direct and matrixed teams; coupled with experience influencing without authority
MBA or similar business/management programs preferred
Category : Business Strategy and Operations
Subcategory: Strategic Planning
Experience: Business Leadership
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Work From Home: No
Posted Date: 2020-04-07
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