Global Customer Services Operations Leader

**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.

**Who We Are**

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.
**Job Description** Your Career**

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 Senior Manager - Global Customer Services Operations, JAPAC at Palo Alto Networks, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing new processes to support the growing and transforming organisation; and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the GCS organization across our JAPAC region which includes Technical Services, Account Health management and Support teams. This leader will perform data analysis and provide relevant, proactive insights to aid the Vice President of Global Customer Services (JAPAC) and their leadership team manage the day to day business to meet and exceed their business objectives.

This leader will also be accountable for establishing robust operating rigor and driving initiatives to maintain high standards across the region and the global GCS team, 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, this leader 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 theater operating cadence with GCS’ overall vision and strategy. Define and manage schedules for key meetings, ensuring focus on strategic priorities, key metrics, alignment to global programs, 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 Prog