Sr Business Solutions Analyst

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

4d • $168,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Business Solutions Analyst to drive requirements, development, and deployment of our critical Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) systems for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) partners and distributors. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving digital transformation utilizing cutting edge technologies to help us scale our Sales, Services and Implementations with Partners and Distributors.

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10+ years of experience in leading business analysis or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce CRM, Communities and CPQ is a must.
• Experience working with partners and distributors.
• Experience with developing API’s for partners or customers
• Experience driving innovative partner solutions using AI
• Advanced analytical skills and a track record of driving analysis for new, innovative, and disruptive products
• Extensive experience working with and guiding cross-functional teams in a high technology company
• Experience with different requirement gathering techniques (e.g., workshops, interviews, user stories, use cases)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to various audiences
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple stakeholders
• A proactive, self starter with a results-driven attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be in SF bay area to be onsite 3 days/week

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering and Analysis
• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for technology solutions
• Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects
• Solution Design and Validation
• Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and other IT teams to design and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Work with QA/QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements - where applicable, work with QA/QE to automate test cases for regression testing
• Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards
• Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases
• Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management
• Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value
• Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, project teams, and management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees