Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.
Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience in business operations, strategy consulting, chief of staff, or program management in a high-growth technology or cloud organization.
- Experience managing executive-level communications, operational frameworks (e.g., OKRs), and complex stakeholder alignment across technical and business functions.
- Experience managing operational budgets, vendor procurement, and resource planning.
- Master's degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree.
- Experience in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise SaaS, including post-merger integration (M&A) or joint business initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to operationalize and drive adoption of AI/ML tools to boost organizational velocity.
- Proven track record of navigating ambiguity and influencing cross-functional leaders without formal authority.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with extensive experience presenting to C-level executives.
About the job
As Product Strategy & Operations Lead, you will serve as the strategic, operational, and managerial authority driving the Google Cloud Security product line and the integration of Wiz, ensuring synergy between the different teams, and broad alignment around the shared goals of the unified organization. Operating with broad independence, you will manage cross-functional operations, implement Wiz integration frameworks, set organizational policies, oversee finance and headcount allocations, handle strategic vendor management, craft executive communications, and lead global event portfolios. You will coordinate both Google Cloud Security product as well as Wiz Defend related aspects, including Wiz market expansion and partnerships. As part of this strategic role, you will work directly with senior leadership to design and achieve the core business goals and report them broadly within the company.
Responsibilities
- Functional Governance: Direct the operational framework for Google Cloud Security Security products; working closely with finance, people partners, cross functional team and leadership to set the appropriate targets, ensure clarity around organization & smooth operations across the board.
- Financial Ownership & Budget Management: Direct the allocation, forecasting, and approval processes for project budgets, Travel & Entertainment (T&E), and events. Lead end to end the creation and approval process of vendor spend utilizing Google finance systems (Buying Hub, Concur, Sphinx, Legal, Finance).
- Cross-Functional Operations: Lead and align operational initiatives across Engineering, Product, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and People Operations to eliminate bottlenecks and streamline global workflows.
- Executive Proxy Authority: Serve as an authoritative proxy for Head Of Cyber Defence Strategy in critical strategic and operational forums, exercising decision-making authority, resolving cross-team conflicts, and managing high-level escalations.
- Executive Communications: Formulate, write, and execute top-level executive communications, strategic narratives, briefing materials, and presentations for internal leadership, global teams, and external stakeholders.
- AI implementation and integration: Set and execute the organizational plan to further implement innovative AI technologies; Setting adoption targets, drive user training and results reporting and ensure business value and ROI for AI investments within the group.
- Event & Delegation Management: Direct the end-to-end strategy, content, logistics, and execution for major leadership summits, executive visits, international delegations, offsites, and ecosystem events.
Compensation + Benefits
Compensation for this full-time position includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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