Manager, Business Operations

Infoblox; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite massages

Clubs and fitness classes

Healthy snacks and beverages

EV charging stations

Outdoor amenities and courtyard BBQ

Dog park and pet-friendly programs

Remodeled offices with state-of-the‑al

Job summary

Infoblox is seeking a Manager, Business Operations in Santa Clara, CA. The role reports to the Vice President of Product and Business Operations and focuses on driving operational excellence across Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Product teams.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, analytical leader who excels in cross-functional collaboration, delivering data-driven insights and process improvements with autonomy and initiative.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Solid business and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic business operations programs and initiatives
• Develop and manage operational roadmaps and performance metrics
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to drive process improvements
• Drive Customer Advisory Board (CAB) meetings to gather feedback and align strategies
• Manage post-product launch activities, including adoption metrics and win/loss analysis
• Analyze business performance and provide actionable insights
• Drive executive reporting and business reviews
• Implement best practices for operational efficiency
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for operations initiatives
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business & financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.

We are looking for a Manager, Business Operations to join our Product and Business Operations team in Santa Clara, CA , reporting to the V ice President of Product and Business Operations . In this role, you will drive business-critical initiatives, align operations with company objectives, and support cross-functional efficiency. You will also collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to lead operational excellence, post-launch activities, and customer feedback programs.

You are the ideal candidate if you are a strategic, analytical leader who thrives on solving complex business challenges. You excel at cross-functional collaboration and drive results with autonomy and initiative.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee strategic business operations programs and initiatives
• Develop and manage operational roadmaps and performance metrics
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to drive process improvements
• Drive Customer Advisory Board (CAB) meetings to gather feedback and align strategies
• Manage post-product launch activities, including adoption metrics and win/loss analysis
• Analyze business performance and provide actionable insights
• Drive executive reporting and business reviews
• Implement best practices for operational efficiency
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for operations initiatives
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment

What you’ll bring:

• 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Solid business and financial acumen
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities

What success looks like:

After six months, you will…

• Successfully understand Infoblox Business Management Team (BMT) process and drive the key business initiatives from planning to execution
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and improve operational processes

After about a year, you will…

• Drive continuous improvement in business operations
• Influence business strategy through data-driven insights
• Drive CAB and BMT
• Be recognized as a key leader in driving operational excellence

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share our compensation philosophy. At Infoblox, we believe in paying for performance. You can expect our employment offers to take many factors into consideration, including but not limited to the location of the role, internal equity, applicable past experience, individual skill set, education, and professional certifications. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned is the base salary range for the role. The typical base salary range for this position in Washington is $119,600 - $163,900 and in California is $125,400 - $188,980 plus corporate bonus.

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness—as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day—we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.

Speaking of a great work environment, here are just a few of the perks you may enjoy, depending on your location…

• Onsite massages, clubs, farmers market, and fitness classes
• Delicious and healthy snacks and beverages
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Outdoor amenities, seating, and courtyard BBQ
• Dog park and pet-friendly programs
• Newly remodeled offices with state-of-the-art amenities

Why Infoblox?

We’ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it’s like to be a Bloxer . We think you’ll be excited to join our team.