Manager, Business Transformation & Optimization (BT&O)

Cohesity•San Jose, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location. Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale. We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design. Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry. PLEASE NOTE: This role will require you to be in-office 2-3 days per week. Currently we are considering only candidates currently residing within commute distance of one of the following areas: Santa Clara, CA Roseville, MN Heathrow, FL The Manager, Business Transformation & Optimization (BT&O) supports and drives key transformation workstreams that strengthen how the company operates and scales. Reporting to the Director, BT&O, this role executes critical crossfunctional initiatives, brings structure to complex and ambiguous problem spaces, and partners directly with leaders across the organization to ensure outcomes are achieved. This role directly supports initiatives such as: Operating Model Changes, M&A Integration, POC / Pilot Development, AI Transformation, Value Delivery Reporting, Business Process Optimization, Annual Operating Plan Maturation and Administration, and IPO Readiness.

Requirements

4–6 years of experience in transformation, consulting, program/project management, operations, or operational excellence.
Experience leading individual workstreams within large programs and/or coordinating cross-functional initiatives that drive measurable impact.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at bringing structure to ambiguity.
Effective communicator and collaborator who builds trusted relationships across teams and can confidently interface with executive leaders when needed.
Experience improving processes or workflows across functions.
Comfortable flexing between high-level framing and detailed execution.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in business, management, or related field.
Background in consulting or enterprise transformation within SaaS or technology organizations.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Agile methodologies.
Highly collaborative, curious, and proactive; thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Trusted problem solver and connector who builds strong relationships across the enterprise.
Confident and thoughtful communicator who can respectfully challenge assumptions and align stakeholders toward the best outcome.

Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative Execution Drive execution for assigned workstreams within broader transformation initiatives aimed at improving operational maturity and business performance.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans with defined milestones, deliverables, and interdependencies.
Collaborate with business and functional partners to scope challenges, coordinate execution, and ensure momentum.
Prepare materials and insights that support executive-level visibility into progress, risks, and decisions.
Problem Solving & Insight Generation Analyze complex and often ambiguous business problems, breaking them into structured, actionable components.
Synthesize insights into practical recommendations that advance clarity and decision-making.
Navigate ambiguity confidently — narrowing, defining, and driving forward open-ended or evolving problem spaces.
Identify interdependencies, risks, and optimization opportunities across functions.
Operational Efficiency & Optimization Support and often lead efforts to streamline and standardize business processes to improve scalability and reduce friction.
Contribute to the design and implementation of operating models, governance frameworks, and cross-functional workflows.
Drive continuous improvement by embedding efficiency, simplification, and accountability into daily ways of working.
Apply Lean, Agile, or similar methodologies thoughtfully to accelerate outcomes and embed continuous improvement.
Value Delivery & Measurement Support the definition and tracking of value realization metrics tied to transformation work.
Build and maintain reporting mechanisms that highlight progress, impact, risks, and learnings.
Support business case development, benefits tracking, and postimplementation assessments.