Cyberark
Director of Strategic Initiatives - AI transformation
Cyberark, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
Company DescriptionAbout CyberArk : CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), is the global leader in Identity Security. Centered on privileged access management, CyberArk provides the most comprehensive security offering for any identity – human or machine – across business applications, distributed workforces, hybrid cloud workloads and throughout the DevOps lifecycle. The world’s leading organizations trust CyberArk to help secure their most critical assets. To learn more about CyberArk, visit our CyberArk blogs or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.
Job DescriptionCyberArk is looking for a Director of Strategic Initiatives to lead a company-wide transformation program aimed at transforming how we work using AI, data, and automation. You will bring your unique blend of strategy, operations, technology, business acumen, and program management expertise to realize next level of scale and achieve our strategic, financial, and operational objectives. As the focal point for this initiative, you will lead and partner with colleagues from all levels and functions at CyberArk including an extended team of SMEs/leaders. You’ll work directly with the Executive Leadership Team and other leaders while gaining exposure to Go-To-Market, Product/R&D, Finance, IT, HR, and Legal teams.
Responsibilities:
Form a deep understanding of CyberArk’s business context, goals, and strategy
Baseline our current state of AI/data/automation maturity and capabilities
Work with senior leaders to frame, structure, and execute the transformation initiative
Partner with project team stakeholders/SMEs to shape and clarify scope
Conduct analyses and develop insights/recommendations and action plans
Establish operating rhythm to guide initiative governance, success metrics, and tracking
Maintain strong focus on implementation and change management to ensure strategies are successfully translated into execution
Identify initiative dependencies and risks and develop mitigation plans
Build Executive presentations to share insights/implications, provide progress updates, and escalate critical items
Infuse external best practices and methodologies into the organization, while listening and adapting these best practices with “what’s best for CyberArk” approach
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of professional experience
Experience leading company-wide transformation initiatives in management consulting capacity or equivalent experience within technology company
Experience with AI, automation, data, and how to apply these capabilities to drive measurable impact to business performance and customer experience
Energized by ambiguity and solving complex problems via left and right brain thinking
Skilled in strategic program/project management
Strong organizational skills and ability to drive “drumbeat” to move initiatives forward
Ability to build relationships and inspire/influence colleagues at all levels
Excellent verbal and written communications skills across all levels of the organization
Experience with change management frameworks and internal communications
Broad functional understanding, preferably in high-growth B2B tech environments
Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-changing entrepreneurial environment
Smart, bold but humble attitude to work collaboratively with fellow CyberArkers
Additional Information:
CyberArk is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $181,000 - $250,000/year, plus commissions or discretionary bonus, which will be based on the employee’s performance. Base pay may also vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
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Job DescriptionCyberArk is looking for a Director of Strategic Initiatives to lead a company-wide transformation program aimed at transforming how we work using AI, data, and automation. You will bring your unique blend of strategy, operations, technology, business acumen, and program management expertise to realize next level of scale and achieve our strategic, financial, and operational objectives. As the focal point for this initiative, you will lead and partner with colleagues from all levels and functions at CyberArk including an extended team of SMEs/leaders. You’ll work directly with the Executive Leadership Team and other leaders while gaining exposure to Go-To-Market, Product/R&D, Finance, IT, HR, and Legal teams.
Responsibilities:
Form a deep understanding of CyberArk’s business context, goals, and strategy
Baseline our current state of AI/data/automation maturity and capabilities
Work with senior leaders to frame, structure, and execute the transformation initiative
Partner with project team stakeholders/SMEs to shape and clarify scope
Conduct analyses and develop insights/recommendations and action plans
Establish operating rhythm to guide initiative governance, success metrics, and tracking
Maintain strong focus on implementation and change management to ensure strategies are successfully translated into execution
Identify initiative dependencies and risks and develop mitigation plans
Build Executive presentations to share insights/implications, provide progress updates, and escalate critical items
Infuse external best practices and methodologies into the organization, while listening and adapting these best practices with “what’s best for CyberArk” approach
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of professional experience
Experience leading company-wide transformation initiatives in management consulting capacity or equivalent experience within technology company
Experience with AI, automation, data, and how to apply these capabilities to drive measurable impact to business performance and customer experience
Energized by ambiguity and solving complex problems via left and right brain thinking
Skilled in strategic program/project management
Strong organizational skills and ability to drive “drumbeat” to move initiatives forward
Ability to build relationships and inspire/influence colleagues at all levels
Excellent verbal and written communications skills across all levels of the organization
Experience with change management frameworks and internal communications
Broad functional understanding, preferably in high-growth B2B tech environments
Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-changing entrepreneurial environment
Smart, bold but humble attitude to work collaboratively with fellow CyberArkers
Additional Information:
CyberArk is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $181,000 - $250,000/year, plus commissions or discretionary bonus, which will be based on the employee’s performance. Base pay may also vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
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