Senior Data Operations Manager
Cadence Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Cadence. San Jose · full-time · $136,500–$253,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Build dashboards and reports that track sales activity, pipeline, bookings and deal results
- Create data models for forecasting, then work with Sales Finance to align SFDC and finance-system records
- Assess discounts, pricebooks and deal economics, using deal trends to inform pricing and revenue decisions
- Improve sales workflows and data quality, while automating reports and manual processes
- Work with IT on system fixes and data flows, then present project findings to senior leaders
What you bring
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance, plus programming experience
- Ten to twelve years across data analysis, FP&A, product operations or similar finance-and-sales roles
- Advanced Excel, SQL and analytics-tool skills, with strong quantitative analysis and modeling ability
- Experience working with technical and non-technical partners in high-tech software companies
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can connect finance and sales operations with hands-on data work, then explain findings clearly to senior leaders. It is based in San Jose, California.
From the employer
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 pricebooks, 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 programing 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.
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