Enterprise Technology Program Director - job 2 of 2

** This role is based in our Santa Clara CA headquarters with a hybrid working schedule of at least 3 days/week in office ** 

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

We are seeking a Director of Enterprise Technology Programs to drive the successful execution of mission-critical initiatives across Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, and AI domains. This role requires an execution-focused leader who can navigate complex technical landscapes, drive results through influence, and ensure delivery of high-impact programs that advance Palo Alto Networks' technological capabilities.

Your Impact:

• Lead the execution of complex, high-visibility technology programs across Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, and AI initiatives with direct business impact
• Drive program excellence through sophisticated risk management, dependency coordination, and resource optimization across multiple simultaneous initiatives
• Partner with executive stakeholders to remove barriers, make critical decisions, and ensure program success at enterprise scale
• Establish and maintain program governance frameworks that enable speed, quality, and consistency in delivery
• Develop and implement execution strategies that balance aggressive timelines with technical complexity and organizational change
• Create and manage executive-level reporting frameworks that provide transparency and enable data-driven decisions
• Build and lead high-performing virtual teams across technical and business functions

Your Experience 

• 15+ years of hands-on program execution experience, with demonstrated success leading large-scale technical initiatives
• Proven track record of delivering complex technology programs 
• Strong technical background with deep understanding of Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, and AI/ML implementation challenges
• Experience managing critical dependencies across multiple technical workstreams and stakeholder groups
• History of successful partnership with executive stakeholders in high-pressure delivery environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Key Competencies:

• Program Execution Excellence
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Technical Risk Management
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Change Management & Implementation

The Team

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) is expected to be between $192,000 - $251,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.