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Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Our Approach to WorkWe lead with personalization and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office with some flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate on the industry’s best cybersecurity solutions together!Your CareerPalo Alto Networks IT is seeking an experienced Senior IT Business Analyst to join our world-class IT business analysis team. As a Senior IT Business Analyst for Product Initiatives, You will be responsible to analyze business requirements, create functional specifications, design technology solutions, and manage stakeholder communications.This leadership role is focused on overseeing the analysis of cloud products and involves strategic collaboration with core product management, engineering, and DevOps teams, in addition to key business stakeholders.In addition to your advanced analytical skills, leadership abilities, and creativity, you will spearhead partnerships with IT Software Engineers, Product Managers, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Revenue, Sales, Sales Operations, Operations, and Global Customer Support to ensure new offerings are robust and the experience for our customers and partners is seamless. Strong leadership experience, a deep analytical background, and expertise in supporting the listed business functions are critical for success in this challenging and rewarding role. The position will report to the Director of IT Product Management.Your Impact
Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review
Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for technology solutions
Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects
Solution Design and Validation
Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and other IT teams to design and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards
Testing and Quality Assurance
Work with QA/QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements - where applicable, work with QA/QE to automate test cases for regression testing
Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards
Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases
Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management
Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value
Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, project teams, and management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Direct the development and implementation of licensing models for hardware, VM, and cloud products
Your Experience
Minimum 8+ years of experience in leading business analysis or a related field
Advanced analytical skills and a track record of driving analysis for new, innovative, and disruptive products
Comprehensive understanding of the commercial and operational needs of Hardware and Cloud product offerings
Extensive experience working with and guiding cross-functional teams in a high technology company
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience - Master's degree preferred or equivalent military required
Advanced data analysis and visualization skills
In-depth knowledge of licensing and entitlement platforms for hardware, VM, and cloud products
Expert-level understanding of complex licensing arrangements and their implementation in enterprise environments
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to various audiences
Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple stakeholders
A proactive, results-driven attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Must be in SF bay area to be onsite 3 days/week
The TeamYou will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers who dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: We can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected] . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $122,500/yr to $199,100/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here . Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: YesOur CommitmentWe’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected] .Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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