Director, Business Operations - CloudOps Software & Platform

Job Description

Drive operational management of the CloudOps Software and Platform business financial plans, working closely with the business orgs and leaders and serving as a trusted advisor.
Oversees budget management for multiple, complex businesses and is accountable for adhering to stated budgets, managing monthly forecasting and month-end-close activities.
Deliver financial performance analysis and reporting to manage budgets and forecasts.
Lead and drive the Long-Term Planning (LTP) efforts for the CloudOps Software and Platform business, working closely with the Hybrid Cloud Business Office, finance and org business leaders.
Work with business leaders on portfolio plans that enables the execution of business strategies (e.g., sizing new growth initiatives, modelling / reducing costs) to support decision making.
Lead complex business planning initiatives at global and cross-business unit levels.
Balances short term with long term strategies and resource investment.
Drives high-impact organizational and operational planning initiatives.
Provides innovative thought leadership and shapes the knowledge base within area of expertise.
Provides strong leadership, develops and sets individual and departmental team performance goals and manages/drives change.
Oversees and manages the allocation of tools and resources to support team efforts.
Partners with business leaders to integrate plans across multiple businesses.

Education And Experience Required

15+ years' experience, with 10+ years specific to strategy, planning, operations, or finance
5+ years' experience in a leadership role developing high-performance teams, preferable in a global cross-functional environment.
Must have experience leading strategic planning or business operations for an Software or Infrastructure product organization.
Demonstrated evidence of achieved planned financial results at an organizational level.
MBA highly desired, or advanced university degree. Bachelors degree required.

Knowledge And Skills

Excellent analytical thinking, analysis, planning and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly and independently manage complex project objectives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including advanced negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills.
Excellent project management and operations skills, including leading cross functional initiatives and time and risk management.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of how to analyze business data using Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
Superior business and financial acumen to develop meaningful business recommendations.
Understands the portfolio aspect of the businesses products/services and how the businesses work together.
Advanced relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.
Problem Solving: Approaches problems in a rational manner using sound strategies that ensures comprehensive understanding and effective resolution.
Leadership: Able to lead effectively in a complex environment and deliver results;
Able to influence without direct authority;
Able to balance between competing priorities and be flexible and creative;
Able to drive team performance to world class;
Able to create and build highly effective teams and organizations;
Able to communicate effectively across multiple levels in the company and the industry.