Senior Director, Business Strategy

Description

It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.

We are looking for a Senior Director, Business Strategy, to join our Business Strategy team, reporting to the Chief of Staff. In this role, you will have a bird’s eye view of the company and develop ideas on how to grow, be more efficient, and take strategic initiatives from idea to execution. You will drive ideation, research, analytics, and business planning, and own development and execution of programs end to end. As you grow your knowledge about our products, go-to-market strategy, and operations, you will develop ideas on how to leverage our data to come up with strategic initiatives. The Business Strategy team also manages the relationship with our Board of Directors, which will enable you to understand our key priorities and support them accordingly.

You are the ideal candidate if you have deep business experience and have demonstrated key leadership skills. You are a strategic thinker who is data driven, organized, and disciplined. You enjoy solving problems, can operate independently while collaborating across teams, and are driven to achieve results.

What you’ll do:

• Evaluate gaps in the company and come up with ideas to address them
• Drive brainstorming sessions with key stakeholders across the company
• Develop business cases to gain approval and funding to implement ideas
• Build programs to advance implementation
• Incubate programs through success milestones
• Generate ideas continuously for growth and innovation
  
  

What you’ll bring:

• High self-motivation and the ability to operate independently, problem solve, and make decisions
• Great communication skills with executive presence
• Ability to build trust and relationships
• Understanding of organization dynamics and the ability to facilitate leaders to common recommendations
• Adaptable and agile with the ability to improvise if you encounter roadblocks
• Comfortable working and debating with CXOs
• A minimum of 15 years of business experience with key leadership roles in various functions
• MBA preferred with previous business consulting experience
  
  

What success looks like:

After six months, you will…

• Build trusted relationships with the executive staff
• Understand company data and capabilities
• Develop an idea to execute and drive small projects with successful milestones
  
  

After About a Year, You Will…

• Drive large, cross-functional programs and work with executive sponsors independently to execute
• Be a trusted partner to the chief of staff and the executive staff
  
  

We’ve got you covered:

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share our compensation philosophy. At Infoblox, we believe in paying for performance. You can expect our employment offers to take many factors into consideration, including but not limited to the location of the role, internal equity, applicable past experience, individual skill set, education, and professional certifications. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned is the base salary range for the role. The typical base salary range for this position based in California is $208,100 - $311,520 plus corporate bonus. The typical base salary range for this position based in Washington is $180,500 - $ 280,050 plus corporate bonus.

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness—as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day—we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.

Speaking of a great work environment, here are just a few of the perks you may enjoy, depending on your location…

• Onsite massages, clubs, farmers market, and fitness classes
• Delicious and healthy snacks and beverages
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Outdoor amenities, seating, and courtyard BBQ
• Dog park and pet-friendly programs
• Newly remodeled offices with state-of-the-art amenities
  
  

Why Infoblox?

We’ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it’s like to be a Bloxer. We think you’ll be excited to join our team.