Senior Manager Finance Business Transformation, PMO

About the Position

Senior Manager Finance Business Transformation, PMO

Santa Clara, California, USA

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Finance Business Transformation to join our team. This is a Hybrid role in Santa Clara, CA reporting to the Vice President, Business Transformation in the Finance department. To support our exponential growth, you will serve as a strategic lead for finance transformation working closely with senior Finance leadership and other cross-functional teams while also supporting post-merger finance integration in a PMO capacity in case of an acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic transformation initiatives in key areas driven by finance including Record to Report, Source to Pay, Quote to Cash, Hire to Pay and Asset Management.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders from Finance, IT, CloudOps, Security, GTM, People & Culture, Legal, etc. to drive large transformation initiatives that will help build a scalable Finance function.
• Understand the current state of our tech stack, including but not limited to ERP (NetSuite), Coupa, ServiceNow, Workiva, Snowflake, Adaptive (or other EPM tools) etc. and partner with IT to drive implementation of best-in-class systems and architecture to achieve operational excellence.
• Work with the Leadership team to drive implementation of AI-enabled transformation strategy that enhances customer, vendor, and employee experience.
• Lead the development of leading practice PMO playbooks and artifacts. Leverage the playbook to manage and track progress of the transformation initiatives, including managing program plans, RAID logs, project documentation, etc.
• Work with leadership to develop and manage the Transformation Roadmap. Develop business cases for large initiatives, track achievements, and support in benefits realization.
• Support in managing transformation budget including monthly forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Build robust communications strategy and support change management efforts.
• Drive the development of change management artifacts such as training materials, communications, etc.

Requirements

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving.
• 8+ years of experience supporting Finance Process and Systems Transformation.
• Deep technical knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Source to Pay, Supply Chain, demand planning, FP&A, Quote to Cash, Tax, and Treasury within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Proficiency in PMO and workflow tools such as Asana, JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow, alongside functional knowledge of enterprise finance systems like NetSuite, Coupa, Salesforce, and Snowflake.
• Proven program management expertise with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to drive change and facilitate alignment across cross-functional leadership teams.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in the technology or SaaS industry specifically supporting cloud-based service offerings, with a deep understanding of industry-specific business and finance processes.
• AI-first mindset with the ability to build and implement end-to-end AI-enabled processes.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale finance technology rationalization, system implementation projects, and collaborating with internal and external auditors.

We Offer

• Base Salary Range: $150,500-$215,000 USD
• Comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

About the Company

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

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