Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.
We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.
Role
We are looking for a Manager - Quote to Order to join our team. This role based in San Jose, CA, or remote Canada, will be reporting to the Director, CRM Applications in the IT Business Applications department. We are looking for a dynamic and self-driven leader to manage and advance our Quote-to-Order function, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) processes and systems. In this role, you will closely collaborate with Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Finance, Pricing and direct a team to shape scalable, reliable solutions that elevate the seller experience, strengthen revenue operations, and enable seamless quote-to-cash execution.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Partner with business stakeholders to build a long-term strategy and systems roadmap supporting Quote-to-Order, proactively managing priorities and feature backlogs
- Prioritize and groom sprint backlogs to capture user requirements, provide application support, and drive enhancements on the Salesforce CPQ platform
- Align with go-to-market business leaders to understand growth strategies and optimize processes through experimentation, prototyping, and feature development
- Build, direct, mentor and coach team members to drive high performance, professional development, and operational excellence
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing unstructured environments as opportunities to create meaningful impact.
- You act like an owner with a strong bias for action, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a high-trust collaborator who embraces candor, clarity, and continuous feedback to build trust and elevate team performance.
- You operate with urgency, balancing speed and quality to deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced environment.
- You are data-driven, leveraging analytics and evidence rather than assumptions to guide decisions and optimize outcomes.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
- Strong experience with Quote-to-Order processes, including NPI, CPQ operations and applying an architectural mindset when proposing solution designs
- Proven ability to lead operational support, business-critical enhancements, process improvements, and author business requirements and solution designs
- Success in managing product and sprint backlogs to ensure teams deliver high-priority projects with exceptional quality
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
- 3+ years managing direct reports, including analysts, and QA engineers, with a proven track record of establishing quality standards
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment using Agile methodologies and strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
- Experience working in a high growth SaaS or technology company
- Hands-on experience executing CPQ implementations at scale
- Highly motivated and self-driven approach to continuous operational improvement
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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
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Skills Required
- Strong experience with Quote-to-Order processes, including new product introduction and CPQ operations
- Architectural mindset for proposing solution designs
- Experience leading operational support, business-critical enhancements, and process improvements
- Experience authoring business requirements and solution designs
- Success managing product and sprint backlogs
- Demonstrated exploration and integration of AI tools to improve workflows and problem-solving
- At least 3 years managing direct reports, including analysts and QA engineers
- Experience establishing quality standards
- Ability to work with Agile methodologies in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company
- Hands-on experience executing CPQ implementations at scale
- Highly motivated and self-driven approach to continuous operational improvement
Zscaler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental and vision plans through major carriers, alongside mental-health services, virtual care, and fertility resources, create broad coverage. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and provider choice are seen as strong points.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental bonding leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus additional disability leave and a phased return option, signals meaningful family support. Feedback suggests these policies contribute to a family-friendly package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An ESPP with at least a 15% discount and RSUs for eligible roles add wealth-building potential beyond base pay. Feedback suggests stock programs are a notable strength of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Why Work With Us
Our impact comes from how we work—every day, in every decision, as one team. Our values and leadership principles are more than words; they're our operating system. They fuel a culture of execution where trust, transparency, and accountability help us deliver meaningful results for our customers, colleagues, and our company. www.zscaler.com/culture
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