Cohesity · 1 day ago
Manager, Business Transformation & Optimization (BT&O)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $151K/yr
4+ years expCohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. The Manager, Business Transformation & Optimization (BT&O) supports and drives key transformation workstreams that strengthen how the company operates and scales, executing critical cross-functional initiatives and partnering with leaders across the organization to ensure outcomes are achieved.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityData CenterData StorageInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Drive execution for assigned workstreams within broader transformation initiatives aimed at improving operational maturity and business performance
Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans with defined milestones, deliverables, and interdependencies
Collaborate with business and functional partners to scope challenges, coordinate execution, and ensure momentum
Prepare materials and insights that support executive-level visibility into progress, risks, and decisions
Analyze complex and often ambiguous business problems, breaking them into structured, actionable components
Synthesize insights into practical recommendations that advance clarity and decision-making
Navigate ambiguity confidently — narrowing, defining, and driving forward open-ended or evolving problem spaces
Identify interdependencies, risks, and optimization opportunities across functions
Support and often lead efforts to streamline and standardize business processes to improve scalability and reduce friction
Contribute to the design and implementation of operating models, governance frameworks, and cross-functional workflows
Drive continuous improvement by embedding efficiency, simplification, and accountability into daily ways of working
Apply Lean, Agile, or similar methodologies thoughtfully to accelerate outcomes and embed continuous improvement
Support the definition and tracking of value realization metrics tied to transformation work
Build and maintain reporting mechanisms that highlight progress, impact, risks, and learnings
Support business case development, benefits tracking, and postimplementation assessments
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of experience in transformation, consulting, program/project management, operations, or operational excellence
Experience leading individual workstreams within large programs and/or coordinating cross-functional initiatives that drive measurable impact
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at bringing structure to ambiguity
Effective communicator and collaborator who builds trusted relationships across teams and can confidently interface with executive leaders when needed
Experience improving processes or workflows across functions
Comfortable flexing between high-level framing and detailed execution
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in business, management, or related field
Background in consulting or enterprise transformation within SaaS or technology organizations
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Agile methodologies
Highly collaborative, curious, and proactive; thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Trusted problem solver and connector who builds strong relationships across the enterprise
Confident and thoughtful communicator who can respectfully challenge assumptions and align stakeholders toward the best outcome
Benefits
Health and wellness benefits
Vacation
Paid holidays and refresh days
401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability insurance coverages
Other benefits the Company may offer from time to time
Company
Cohesity
Cohesity is a data management technology firm that offers hyper-converged secondary storage solutions for backups, files, and analytics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (116)
2024 (83)
2023 (57)
2022 (83)
2021 (81)
2020 (71)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Haveli InvestmentsThe Carlyle GroupJP Morgan Chase
2025-04-29Secondary Market
2024-12-10Series H
2024-12-10Series G
Leadership Team
Sanjay Poonen
CEO & President
Greg Statton
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan
Recent News
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