Director of Revenue Operations

The Director, Revenue Operations leads the Revenue Operations function, owning the technology, processes, data, and reporting that enable the Marketing, Sales, Channel, and Support organizations to operate efficiently and effectively. his role also serves as a core business planning partner, supporting channel and partner performance, quota and compensation planning, and pricing and packaging decisions. Beyond designing and maintaining revenue systems, this role is a key business partner to leadership: analyzing pipeline health, sales performance, conversion, forecast accuracy, and customer trends, and translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. The role works closely with Marketing, Sales, and Support Operations, Finance, and executive leadership to ensure the organization has accurate data, effective processes, and the insights needed to achieve revenue goals. Responsibilities Revenue Strategy, Analytics & InsightsServe as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, Support, Finance, and executive leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that drive revenue growth and operational efficiencyAnalyze revenue and customer data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and performance gaps by segment, geography, product, source, and sales representativeBuild and maintain dashboards covering pipeline generation and coverage, conversion rates, sales velocity, win/loss, bookings, retention, expansion, and forecast performance. Define and monitor KPIs aligned with company objectives; analyze performance against targets and identify the drivers of over- or under-performance. Partner with Sales and Marketing leadership to analyze funnel performance and improve conversion, velocity, and revenue efficiencyConduct ad hoc analysis and modeling to answer key business questions and support planning and strategic decisionsForecasting & Pipeline ManagementOwn and continuously improve the revenue forecasting process, ensuring forecasts are accurate, consistent, and grounded in reliable dataAnalyze pipeline health, coverage, aging, velocity, and stage progression to flag stalled or at-risk opportunities and risks to revenue targetsPartner with Sales leadership to understand forecast gaps and develop actionable plans to close themBusiness Planning & Go-to-Market AnalysisAnalyze channel, partner, and distributor performance, including partner-sourced pipeline, partner productivity, and distributor sell-through, and recommend actions to grow the partner ecosystemLead annual and quarterly quota setting, territory design, and sales capacity planning, aligned with the fiscal-year planning calendarModel, design, and administer sales compensation plans in partnership with Finance and HR, including analysis of plan cost, attainment distribution, and ramp policies for new hiresSupport pricing and packaging decisions with analysis of deal size, discounting, win rates, and competitive positioningAnalyze product and license usage data (e.g., migration volumes and license utilization) to identify expansion, renewal, and churn signalsRevenue Technology & SystemsOwn the revenue technology roadmap and direct the administration of Salesforce.com and other revenue platforms (Marketo, Outreach, Microsoft Power BI, Zendesk), working hands-on where needed while delegating day-to-day administrationLead the design and implementation of new features, functionality, and processes; provide technical options and estimates for change requestsEvaluate, deploy, and support technology solutions and integrations that improve productivity, data quality, and reportingEnsure systems capture the data needed for reporting, analysis, and forecasting, and document platform best practices to maintain data integrityProcess & Operational ExcellencePartner with Marketing, Sales, and Support Operations to deliver scalable solutionsIdentify opportunities to streamline revenue processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and automate manual workflowsEstablish standardized definitions, methodologies, and data governance practices so revenue data is accurate, consistent, and reliableLead cross-functional initiatives that improve revenue productivity, efficiency, and scalabilityLeadership & CommunicationLead, mentor, and develop the Revenue Operations team, which initially includes Salesforce/systems administration support, and shape the team’s structure and skill mix as the function grows, setting priorities aligned with company and revenue objectivesRegularly present revenue performance, trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadershipAct as a trusted advisor, translating data into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiencesBalance multiple strategic initiatives with immediate business needs