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Senior Director, Public Sector Sales Operations
zscaler • Remote - USA; San Jose, California, USA
Posted: July 2, 2026
Job Description
Role
We are looking for a Senior Director, Public Sector Sales Operations to join our team. This is a Remote role, reporting to the SVP, GTM Operations in the WW GTM Operations department. As a Senior Director of Business Operations in Sales Operations (Public Sector), you will serve as a high-level executive who bridges the gap between sales strategy, government procurement compliance, and operational execution. In this role, you will optimize revenue, streamline complex public-sector proposal processes, and scale go-to-market teams.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
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Defining and delivering leading sales metrics, key performance indicators, and other analytics to internal stakeholders in coordination with the business intelligence team
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Leading a weekly, monthly, and quarterly operating cadence for the AMS along with the AMS Sales Leader, with a focus on pipeline management and forecasting
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Driving monthly pipeline reviews to identify gaps in the sales process, ensure pipeline progression, and create action plans to address coverage and conversion challenges
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Leading operational planning for the AMS Sales organization, including quota/target assignment, account assignment, territory creation, and headcount planning aligned with the annual operating plan
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Providing operational expertise in overlay sales models, driving collaboration and alignment across cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and performance
Who You Are (Success Profile)
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You thrive in ambiguity and remain comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing a dynamic environment as the raw material needed to build something meaningful.
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You operate with urgency and a relentless focus on execution, understanding that speed and quality are not mutually exclusive in a high-growth environment.
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You are deeply data-driven, leveraging analytics to find the truth, measure what matters, and replace assumptions with evidence to guide informed choices.
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You are resilient and adaptable, viewing change as an opportunity and maintaining your composure to guide teams through complex, high-pressure situations.
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You lead with integrity by doing the right thing even when it is difficult, maintaining a high standard of accountability, and building trust through transparent action.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
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Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
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12+ years of related work experience within sales operations or similar role
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
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Experience in customer service orientation, analytics, and problem-solving
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Proven experience in overlay sales operations, managing and optimizing operational processes across cross-functional sales teams
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
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MBA
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Software/SaaS industry experience
#LI-EV1 #LI-Remote
Additional Content
Role
We are looking for a Senior Director, Public Sector Sales Operations to join our team. This is a Remote role, reporting to the SVP, GTM Operations in the WW GTM Operations department. As a Senior Director of Business Operations in Sales Operations (Public Sector), you will serve as a high-level executive who bridges the gap between sales strategy, government procurement compliance, and operational execution. In this role, you will optimize revenue, streamline complex public-sector proposal processes, and scale go-to-market teams.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
-
Defining and delivering leading sales metrics, key performance indicators, and other analytics to internal stakeholders in coordination with the business intelligence team
-
Leading a weekly, monthly, and quarterly operating cadence for the AMS along with the AMS Sales Leader, with a focus on pipeline management and forecasting
-
Driving monthly pipeline reviews to identify gaps in the sales process, ensure pipeline progression, and create action plans to address coverage and conversion challenges
-
Leading operational planning for the AMS Sales organization, including quota/target assignment, account assignment, territory creation, and headcount planning aligned with the annual operating plan
-
Providing operational expertise in overlay sales models, driving collaboration and alignment across cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and performance
Who You Are (Success Profile)
-
You thrive in ambiguity and remain comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing a dynamic environment as the raw material needed to build something meaningful.
-
You operate with urgency and a relentless focus on execution, understanding that speed and quality are not mutually exclusive in a high-growth environment.
-
You are deeply data-driven, leveraging analytics to find the truth, measure what matters, and replace assumptions with evidence to guide informed choices.
-
You are resilient and adaptable, viewing change as an opportunity and maintaining your composure to guide teams through complex, high-pressure situations.
-
You lead with integrity by doing the right thing even when it is difficult, maintaining a high standard of accountability, and building trust through transparent action.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
-
Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
-
12+ years of related work experience within sales operations or similar role
-
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
-
Experience in customer service orientation, analytics, and problem-solving
-
Proven experience in overlay sales operations, managing and optimizing operational processes across cross-functional sales teams
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
-
MBA
-
Software/SaaS industry experience
#LI-EV1 #LI-Remote