Director, Business Operations & Strategy

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Role

We are looking for a Director of Business Operations and Strategy who can be a trusted advisor to the GM of the Risk Business Unit (BU) and a respected partner to cross-functional peers. This role will have high visibility and involvement in both operational and strategic aspects of the Risk BU and represent the BU in corporate initiatives and forums. Further, we are looking for someone with the experience and leadership skills to grow the BU by partnering with product and engineering teams to identify, prioritize and develop compelling software solutions for customers.

What you’ll get to do in this role:

Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the GM and other leaders, collaborate closely with BU and cross-functional leadership to identify, analyze, develop and operationalize software solutions that address the critical business challenges and opportunities for ServiceNow’s customers.

Regular Hours of work per week – 40 

Salary range - $224,100 – 255,200CAD

What we’re looking for in you:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience (or 5+ years post-MBA) preferred or equivalent higher degree), preferably in technology strategy/development/product management functions.
• Build an intimate understanding of the business’s key drivers, proactively proposing ways to develop and implement software solutions that increase business performance and efficiency.
• Lead competitive analyses (including speaking with customers and partners) and benchmarking studies to inform product roadmap and positioning.
• Own pricing and packaging of our product globally and set the right discounting guidance that maximizes value creation for ServiceNow, partners and customers.
• Partner with product success teams to ensure customers were able to deploy our solutions on time and are satisfied with our offerings.
• Top-notch data analytics and problem-solving skills, with an ability to synthesize disparate information and data into actionable recommendations.
• Lead annual budget planning process and ensure that spend for the BU stays within the budget envelope.
• Track record of building and managing high-quality technical teams (including overseeing all aspects of their professional development).
• Knowledge of the Software as a Service (SaaS) space and business model.
• Outstanding organizational and communication (verbal, written, and presentation) skills
• Strong leadership and influence abilities.
• Effective team player who is also an independent thinker.
• Self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative high-growth environment.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and take on whatever tasks necessary to get the job done.

To be successful in this role you have:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience (or 5+ years post-MBA) preferred or equivalent higher degree), preferably in technology strategy/ development/ product management functions.
• Bachelors degree in a technical field or business is required.
• Knowledge of the SaaS space and business model.
• Track record of building and managing high-quality technical teams (including overseeing all aspects of their professional development).
• Strong leadership and influence abilities.
• Top-notch data analytics and problem-solving skills, with an ability to synthesize disparate information and data into actionable recommendations. Outstanding organizational and communication (verbal, written, and presentation) skills.

ServiceNow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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