Director, Gcs Operations

**Company Description** Our Mission**

At 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 Work**

We lead with flexibility 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 personalization and 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 three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. 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 and thrive, together

**Job Description** Your Role**

The Palo Alto Networks Global Customer Services (“GCS”) organization plays a pivotal role in safeguarding businesses against evolving cyber threats. We match our best-in-class cybersecurity product portfolio with our industry-leading services portfolio including Professional Services, Customer Success and Technical Support to ensure customers have a seamless experience to drive optimal security outcomes for their business. We guide customers up the security maturity curve and continuously support them when, where, and how they need it - keeping their business safe.

As the Head of Operations - Global Customer Services, JAPAC at Palo Alto Networks, the individual will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the GCS organization across our JAPAC region which includes Professional Services, Customer Success and Technical Support teams. The Head of GCS Operations, JAPAC will perform data analysis and provide relevant insights to aid the Vice President of Global Customer Success (JAPAC) and their leadership team manage the day to day business to meet and exceed their business objectives.

This leader will also be instrumental in establishing robust operating rigor and feedback mechanisms that inform product improvements and in driving initiatives to maintain high standards across GCS, aligned with the company's commitment to unparalleled service delivery.

As the Global Customer Services Organization undergoes transformational changes to adapt to evolving market dynamics and customer expectations, the Director of Operations will play a crucial role in supporting process re-design and operationalization initiatives. This role requires a forward-thinking individual capable of driving innovation and piloting programs to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of overall customer satisfaction and business performance.

**Your Impact**

**Strategic Alignment and Operational Cadence**:
Align the operating cadence with the company's overall vision and strategy. Define and manage schedules for key meetings, ensuring focus on strategic priorities, key metrics, problem-solving and process excellence.

**Performance Analysis and Reporting**:
Regularly analyze baseline data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, translating insights into actionable recommendations into both strategic initiatives and routine operations. Develop and implement robust data analysis frameworks to assess team efficiency, business performance metrics and global customer services initiatives against established KPIs.

Regularly prepare and distribute reports and dashboards that provide senior stakeholders with a clear and data-driven perspective on key trends and indicators.

**Feedback and Improvement**:
Establish a feedback loop with Support Delivery Managers and Engineers for insights into customer issues and bottlenecks. Utilize this feedback to iteratively improve meeting structures, communication channels, and overall operational processes.

**Process re-engineering and Pilot Programs**:
Drive the operationalization of redesigned processes, ensuring seamless integration into day-to-day activities. Identify opportunities for pilot programs aimed at testing and implementing innovative approaches to customer success operations. Work cross-functionally to conceptualize, launch, and evaluate pilot initiatives, leveraging data and feedback to inform broader operational strategies.

**Predictive Analytics**:
Explore the integration of predictive analytics to anticipate customer needs and proactively address pote