Principal Operations Analyst – Flex Business Partner

Citrix Systems, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrix Systems, Inc. is seeking a Principal Operations Analyst, Flex Business Partner, to lead Flex initiatives and turn strategic programs into scalable operating models across the GTM organization.

This role suits a strong self-starter who can operate independently, bring structure to ambiguity, and proactively solve business problems. You will design, launch, and operationalize programs with disciplined project management, ensuring milestones, ownership, risks, and timelines are clearly

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives between Product and Go-To-Market teams.
• Strong self-starter able to structure ambiguity and work independently.
• Analytical, data-driven with KPI development and insight-based decisions.
• Ability to influence across functions and senior leaders without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of Flex initiatives across Product, GTM and Operations.
• Operationalize strategic programs with scalable processes, governance, roles and metrics.
• Manage design through launch, adoption and optimization with detailed plans and owners.
• Define, track and drive accountability to KPIs and program outcomes.
• Develop requirements, roadmaps and readiness plans for new or evolving programs.
• Identify risks and dependencies, escalating issues and driving mitigations.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve gaps and implement durable solutions.
• Document current and future-state processes to scalable playbooks and controls.
• Assess impacts to the field and drive change enablement and communications.

Skills

Proven PM experience

Self-starter

Problem solving

Influence without authority

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

The Principal Operations Analyst, Flex Business Partner plays a critical role in leading Flex initiatives and translating strategic programs into scalable, executable operating models across the GTM organization. This role is designed for a strong self‑starter who can operate independently, bring structure to ambiguity, and proactively identify and solve business problems.

This individual drives the design, launch, and operationalization of Flex and other strategic programs, applying disciplined project management to establish clear workplans, ownership, milestones, dependencies, and delivery timelines. The role ensures activities are completed on schedule, risks are addressed early, stakeholders remain aligned, and programs transition seamlessly from planning through rollout, adoption, measurement, and continuous improvement. Success requires sound judgment, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional leaders without reliance on prescriptive direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Flex initiatives, aligning stakeholders, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes across Product, GTM and Operation teams
• Operationalize strategic programs by translating business objectives into scalable processes, governance, roles, metrics, and execution plans
• Manage programs from design through launch, adoption, and optimization using detailed project plans, defined milestones, dependencies, owners, and timelines to ensure all activities are completed on schedule and rollouts are seamless
• Define, track, and drive accountability to business KPIs and program outcomes, using insights to identify adoption gaps and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain business requirements, integrated project plans, implementation roadmaps, and readiness plans for new or evolving programs
• Proactively identify and manage business risks, execution gaps, dependencies, and friction points, escalating issues early and driving mitigation plans to protect timelines and rollout readiness
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve process and system gaps and implement durable solutions—not just recommendations
• Document current‑and future‑state processes to establish scalable playbooks, controls, and operational standards
• Assess downstream impacts to the field organization and drive targeted communication, enablement, and change adoption as needed

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives between Product organizations and Go‑To‑Market teams, with a record of delivering milestones and rollouts on time
• Demonstrated success operating as a self‑starter, prioritizing work effectively across multiple high‑stakes initiatives
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex or ambiguous issues into executable actions
• Track record of creating structure where none exists and improving operational discipline at scale
• Ability to influence across multiple functions and leadership levels without formal authority
• Data‑driven mindset with experience defining KPIs and using insights to guide leadership decisions
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth, and evolving environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
• 7+ years of progressive experience in operations, business analytics, or a related field within a technology or high‑growth environment
• Proven success managing and executing high‑impact initiatives that require cross‑departmental alignment, disciplined milestone tracking, risk management, and on‑time delivery
• Strong written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while partnering effectively across teams

Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job‑related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance. CA generally ranges: $166,380-$249,570 All other locations fall under our General State range: $145,947-$218,921 Benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cloud Software Group and the country where you work. U.S. based employees are typically offered access to healthcare, life insurance and disability benefits, 401(k) plan and company match, among others. This requisition has no specific deadline for completion.

About Us:

Cloud Software Group is one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud‑based products to get work done — from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.

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