Job description
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic-thinking and results-driven a Business Operations, Planning and Cross CAIP Strategy leader to lead a strategic team responsible for driving alignment, operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and design of cross CAIP GTM priorities, across key Cloud & AI Platforms stakeholders. The manager will oversee a team that orchestrates the fiscal year planning process, executes rhythm of business (RoB) activities, and delivers GTM strategy in alignment with the company's objectives. This role will ensure cross-organization collaboration and the provision of business health insights that inform executive decision-making. Lead the design and execution of the rhythm of business (RoB) enabling high-fidelity feedback loops, to ensure timely decision-making and alignment across Cloud & AI Platforms stakeholders. Provide ongoing visibility into business health, progress against commitments, risks, and corrective actions. Lead cross-CAIP strategy, translating Cloud & AI Platforms priorities into integrated, execution-ready plans aligned to company and Cloud & AI objectives. Own the end-to-end fiscal year planning process across CAIP, orchestrating cross-functional inputs (Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Partners) and ensuring alignment to strategic priorities, investment decisions, and field readiness. Deliver actionable business insights and executive-ready content, connecting strategy, execution, and outcomes to enable data-driven decision-making by CAIP and Cloud & AI leadership. Act as a strategic integrator across organizations, influencing without authority to drive alignment, manage trade-offs, and ensure shared accountability across stakeholders. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, building capabilities in planning, strategy design, design analytics, stakeholder management, and operational excellence. Ensure strong governance, execution discipline, and compliance, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities to accelerate impact across CAIP GTM motions. Continuously improve planning, reporting, and operating mechanisms, simplifying complexity and scaling best practices across Cloud & AI Platforms. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering or related field AND 5+ years experience in business consulting, sales, sales operations, information technology (IT), account management, business development, marketing, IT field sales, engineering or a related field 4+ years experience in in Near Term Strategy (2 years out), Management Consulting, Sales, or Finance. Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 5+ years of marketing, strategy, sales, sales leadership, program management, project management, business planning, consulting, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years of marketing, strategy, sales, sales leadership, program management, project management, business planning, consulting, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. 3+ years people management experience.