Sr Director of Corporate Strategy, Operational Excellence

Overview

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people, and we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

• Lead the Operational Excellence Practice within our Corporate Strategy team
• Solve complex cross-functional issues to accelerate top- or bottom-line growth
• Analyze and optimize business processes, identify waste and inefficiencies, and implement solutions
• Partner with senior leaders across functions (Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, People & Culture) to align operations with F5’s corporate strategy
• Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, and metrics to monitor execution and measure impact; collaborate with Business Operations teams for KPI tracking and implementation
• Build and develop a high-performing team that brings operational rigor, analytical insight, and change management expertise
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that influence decision-making; key stakeholders include the COO, CFO, and Senior Leadership Team
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the organization

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, operational excellence, or management consulting
• 3-5 years of strategy consulting experience (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain)
• 3-5 years of experience working within a tech company
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide transformation and operational improvement initiatives
• Expertise in cloud operations and financial models, including cost levers
• Ability to connect strategy to execution and measurable outcomes
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with C-level executives
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive alignment across functions, and deliver results
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

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