Business Performance and Insights Manager

Summary

Join Palo Alto Networks as a Senior Business Intelligence professional to lead the development, analysis, and communication of key business metrics for the executive team. This senior-level role ensures accurate measurement of business performance, identification of trends, and data-driven executive decision-making. You will define and enhance reporting frameworks, prepare executive-level reports and dashboards, oversee data governance, collaborate with business unit leaders, and leverage AI tools for advanced analytics. The position requires identifying risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations, and mentoring team members. Compensation includes a base salary between $165,000 and $267,500, restricted stock units, and a bonus.

Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience in business intelligence reporting/data analytics, 3+ years in a senior level role
• Strong ability to govern operational metrics across multiple high-visibility projects and drive future business performance based on data trends
• Detail-oriented mindset and proven experience presenting data-driven insights to executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions
• Understanding of technical industry, with focus on technical selling community
• Proficient with applications, tools, and methodologies used to organize, manage, report progress, and deliver programs and projects
• Experienced in driving large cross-functional programs/initiatives, building relationships, and leading through influence
• Effective executive-level verbal and written communication and comfort with both technical and business discussions with senior audiences

Responsibilities

• Define, standardize, and enhance weekly and quarterly reporting frameworks for a worldwide organization to align with company goals and executive priorities
• Prepare and present detailed metrics reports, dashboards, and performance narratives to the executive team
• Oversee data integrity, consistency, and governance across all reporting platforms to provide accurate business intelligence for decision makers
• Partner with business unit leaders to ensure they deliver accurate, timely, and actionable metrics aligned with business objectives
• In-depth understanding of the Technical Sales organization to accurately report metrics and guide initiatives based on data trends
• Develop unique approaches to measuring the value of training investments to ensure sales teams are continuously developing in alignment with business goals
• Leverage AI tools for analysis and write Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) for the Business Analytics team to build Tableau dashboards to extract, analyze, and visualize performance trends and opportunities
• Identify risks, growth opportunities, and operational inefficiencies through data analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
• Lead initiatives to enhance reporting processes, automate workflows, and optimize the use of analytics tools for better efficiency
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of an analytical mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience defining learning and enablement metrics
• Experience with understanding product vision, roadmap and GTM strategies

Benefits

• Base salary between $165,000 and $267,500
• Restricted stock units
• A bonus