[Remote] Senior Manager, Sales Operations — Americas

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader in AI and high-performance data storage innovation. They are seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Senior Manager of Sales Operations to lead Sales Operations for the Americas region, focusing on operational excellence in forecasting, pipeline management, and sales process execution.ResponsibilitiesDrive weekly forecast management processes across the Americas businessPartner with sales leadership to improve forecast accuracy, pipeline hygiene, and deal inspectionAnalyze pipeline health, coverage, conversion, and risk trendsBuild executive-level reporting and operational insights for leadership reviewsImprove and scale sales processes across opportunity management, account planning, and territory executionEnsure Salesforce data quality, stage hygiene, and operational consistencyIdentify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutionsPartner with Deal Desk, Finance, Marketing, and GTM Systems teams to improve workflow efficiencyDevelop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks that drive actionable decisionsTranslate large datasets into clear business insights and executive recommendationsSupport QBRs, forecast calls, pipeline reviews, and strategic planning activitiesHelp standardize operational metrics across regions and functionsSupport territory planning, account segmentation, and account ownership governanceAssist in quota planning and GTM capacity analysisPartner with leadership on strategic account prioritization and pipeline generation initiativesPartner with GTM Applications and RevOps leadership to optimize Salesforce and integrated systemsHelp operationalize AI-driven workflows and automation across the GTM organizationSupport adoption of modern operational tooling and process automationSkills7+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, or GTM Operations3+ years managing or leading operational programs and cross-functional initiativesStrong Salesforce expertise, including reporting, dashboards, pipeline management, and sales process designExperience supporting enterprise sales organizationsAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong executive communication and presentation abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience in AI, infrastructure, enterprise technology, cloud, storage, or high-performance computing industriesExperience with forecasting methodologies and pipeline analyticsFamiliarity with CPQ, BI tools, and GTM automation platformsExperience working in high-growth or transformation-stage organizationsExposure to AI-enabled operational workflows and automation strategiesBenefitsCompetitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunitiesCompany OverviewDDN is the world’s leading AI and data intelligence company, powering the world’s most demanding AI workloads by keeping GPUs fed, efficient, and productive—at massive scale—so organizations can train, checkpoint, and infer faster with less footprint and power while achieving tremendous ROI from their AI investments. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Chatsworth, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.ddn.com.