Harness is a high-growth company that is disrupting the software delivery market. Our mission is to enable the 30 million software developers in the world to deliver code to their users reliably, efficiently, securely and quickly, increasing customers’ pace of innovation while improving the developer experience. We offer solutions for every step of the software delivery lifecycle to build, test, secure, deploy and manage reliability, feature flags and cloud costs. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes modules for CI, CD, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights and continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace.
Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and sold it to Cisco for $3.7B. We’re backed with $425M in venture financing from top-tier VC and strategic firms, including J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, ServiceNow, Splunk Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adage Capital Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, Gaingels, Harmonic Growth Partners, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Alkeon Capital, Battery Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Thomvest Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank.
Position Summary
The Director, Deal Operations and Strategy at Harness plays a critical role in driving our sales success by ensuring efficient and strategic deal execution.
This role is responsible for the quoting and deal operations processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams especially Harness Sales Team and RevOps team, by providing valuable insights to optimize deal structures and contract negotiations. This is a key role to help drive deal process improvements to maximize revenue while maintaining alignment with company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Deal Strategy and Structuring: Collaborate with sales teams to develop effective deal strategies, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and customer needs. Analyze deal structures and pricing to maximize revenue while considering competitive dynamics and market conditions.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Finance, Legal, and other teams to review, approve, and streamline deal processes. Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Deal Metrics and Reporting: Develop and maintain deal desk metrics to track deal performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to sales leadership. Use data-driven analysis to guide decision-making.
- Process Optimization: Continuously improve deal desk processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices and ensure consistent deal execution.
- Training and Enablement: Provide training and guidance to sales teams on deal desk processes, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations. Ensure that sales teams are equipped with the necessary knowledge to navigate complex deals.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA though not required, is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in deal desk, pricing strategy, sales operations, or related roles, with a strong preference for those who have worked in the software/technology industry.
- 3+ years managing a diverse team with experience hiring and developing early-career talent, a big plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Salesforce and CPQ systems, as well as financial modeling tools.
- Experience with consumption pricing is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of contract terms, legal implications, and risk assessment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Work Location
- This role is hybrid but it requires you to be physically based in our San Francisco, CA Global HQ three days a week.
What You Will Have at Harness
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
- Recharge & Reset Program
- Monthly internet reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $195,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers.
A valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Pay transparency
$160,000—$195,000 USD
- Harness Grabs a $150m Line of Credit
- Welcome Split!
- SF Business Times - 2024 - 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area
- Forbes - 2024 America's Best Startup Employers
- SF Business Times - 2024 Fastest Growing Private Companies Awards
- Fast Co - 2024 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Note on Fraudulent Recruiting/Offers
We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers.
Please note, we do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @harness.io. Additionally, Harness will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.
If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Harness, please do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at [email protected]. You can also find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission’s website (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.
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What We Do
Harness is a leader in AI-native software delivery, dedicated to empowering developers and engineering teams worldwide. We revolutionize how software is built, tested, deployed, and optimized by driving efficiency, reliability, and speed throughout the software development lifecycle. At Harness, we envision a world where developers focus on innovation, free from repetitive tasks, supported by tools that streamline every step.
Our platform leverages AI and automation across all key pillars of software delivery: Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Feature Flags and Experimentation, Cloud Cost Management, Security Testing, and more. By automating traditionally manual processes that slow down engineering teams, Harness enables organizations to release software faster, reduce errors, and optimize costs—all while enhancing the developer experience and flexibility.
Harness is transforming software delivery on a global scale. As a pioneer in AI-driven automation, we streamline complex development processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and empower developers to innovate freely. Our mission is ambitious: enabling millions of developers to deliver code faster, more reliably, and with greater ease than ever before.
Why Work With Us
Harness is built on a culture of growth, collaboration, and transparency, where team members are encouraged to push boundaries and solve meaningful challenges. We invest in personal and professional development, value work-life balance, and foster a supportive environment—making Harness an ideal place to make a real impact in tech.
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