Program Manager, COO Business Operations

Program Manager, COO Business OperationsAt Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.” What if your ideas could ignite global innovation? What if your curiosity could redefine the future? We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it’s like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we’re looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if” can take the world, your community, and your career.Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running — and what we build is world-class: recognized as CybersecAsia’s Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “what’s next.”In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.Program Manager, COO Business OperationsWe have an opportunity for a Program Manager to join our COO Business Operations team, reporting to the Manager of Business Operations. In this hybrid role, you will own and lead a portfolio of strategic COO programs that drive operational excellence, business transformation, and company-wide impact.You will act as a key partner to the COO and COO leadership team, shaping and driving programs that span new product introductions, go-to-market strategies, operational maturity, and enterprise applications. You will design and implement scalable business processes, establish governance, and drive best practices across lines of business. This is a critical, high-profile role with the opportunity to direct transformational change and influence company strategy.Be a Contributor — What You’ll DoCOO-focused responsibilitiesServe as Program Manager for the COO organization, owning the roadmap, structure, and execution of major COO programs and initiativesDefine and execute the strategy and operating model for the COO SharePoint site as the central hub for COO communications, resources, and program informationDrive adoption and continuous improvement of the COO SharePoint site, including stakeholder engagement plans, content strategy, change management, and usage analyticsEstablish and run COO-wide governance cadences, such as operating reviews, portfolio reviews, and program health checksStrategic program leadershipWork with the COO and senior leaders across Finance, IT and other key functions to shape and lead complex business transformation programsDesign, build, and drive strategy and operational plans that deliver against company and COO objectives, proactively identifying gaps, dependencies, and risks, and driving mitigation plans to closureDrive functional and cross-portfolio alignment across initiatives, ensuring prioritization, resourcing, and execution trade-offs are well understood and communicatedSet clear program success metrics, build dashboards, and provide executive-ready reporting on outcomes, risks, and ROILead change management efforts for major COO initiatives, ensuring stakeholders are prepared, trained, and supported during periods of organizational changePartner across the PMO to set and evolve world-class program management standards, tools, and methodologies for the companyThought leadership and influenceAct as a trusted advisor to the COO and program sponsors on program strategy, trade-offs, and organizational implicationsChampion the use of data and AI-driven insights to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and program outcomesMentor and coach other program and project managers, helping elevate program management capabilities across the organizationBe Prepared — What You BringMinimum of 8 years experience in program/project management, business operations, or management consulting, including leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs across multiple functions and business unitsProven track record of owning and delivering complex program portfolios end-to-end, from strategy and business case to implementation and measurable business outcomesStrong executive presence and ability to influence and align senior leaders and stakeholders, including the ability to simplify complexity and drive decisionsDemonstrated leadership skills — direct or matrix — including mentoring other program managers, driving change and leading cross-functional teamsAdvanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities; comfort with building and interpreting dashboards, KPIs, and financial or operational modelsDeep background in operations with familiarity across multiple business processes (e.g., Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, lead to cash, procure to pay, support, professional services)Experience with the SaaS business model and modern go-to-market motions; understanding of routes to market such as hyperscalers, OEM, licensing, and managed service providers (MSPs)Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to drive program insights, efficiency, and scale is strongly preferredBachelor’s degree required; MS/MBA, PMP, or other advanced certifications a plusBe Successful — Your PathFirst 90 Days: Immerse in Infoblox culture, build relationships across the COO org and key partner functions, and establish a clear understanding of the COO program portfolio, OKRs, and SharePoint footprintSix Months: Own and drive a set of strategic COO programs to measurable milestones; operationalize OKR and governance cadences; demonstrate clear improvements in COO SharePoint adoption and engagementOne Year: Be seen as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for strategic COO programs at Infoblox, influencing business direction and driving transformational outcomes across the companyOur culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you’ll grow and belong here.Be Rewarded — Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, BelongComprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work optionsLearning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshopsSixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthyModern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrationsCharitableGiving Program supported by Company MatchReady to Be the Difference?Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis#LI-PC1#LI-HybridJob InfoJob Identification 7226 #J-18808-Ljbffr