Senior Data Operations Manager

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Analytics & Performance Tracking
• Build and maintain sales activity dashboards and report to track pipeline, bookings, and deal performance
• Develop scalable data models to support forecasting and performance insights
• Partner with Sales Finance to ensure data consistency across SFDC and financial systems
• Pricing & Deal Analytics
• Support pricing strategy development, including price books, discount analysis, and deal economics
• Analyze deal trends to improve pricing discipline and revenue optimization
• Provide insights to leadership on pricing performance, margin, and competitive positioning
• Operations & Process Development
• Design and implement scalable sales operations processes and workflows
• Drive data standardization and improve data quality across systems (e.g., SFDC, reporting tools)
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline manual processes
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Identify system gaps and partner with IT to develop scalable process and tool improvements
• Automate data flows and reporting to increase operational efficiency
• Drive cross-functional projects that require both technical depth and business acumen
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, structured manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance along with programming experience
• 10–12 years of combined experience in data business analysis, FP&A, product operations, or similar roles blending Finance and Sales Operation.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and analytics tools.
• Proven experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in high-tech software companies
• Ability to interpret complex data, build models, and communicate insights succinctly.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and business judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, ERP/CRM systems (SAP, SFDC), and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with pricing models, deal analysis, or financial forecasting.
• Exposure to product development lifecycle or programming workflows.
• Experience with data visualization tools e.g. Tableau and AI Agent tools
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-growth environment with competing priorities.

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.