Principal Program Manager, PMO

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 looking for an experienced program and delivery manager to join the Palo Alto Network’s Enterprise PMO team. The ideal candidate will have a background in consulting and high-tech, experience planning and delivering large technology transformation projects, is well-versed in software delivery methodologies, and has strong communications and stakeholder management skills.

Your Impact

• Program Delivery Leadership - Drive successful execution of large, cross-functional programs from inception to go-live, identifying cross-functional dependencies, anticipating and mitigating risks, and managing business and IT stakeholder expectations and priorities
• Functional and Technical Acumen - Utilize knowledge of go-to-market, customer experience and finance operations and related technologies to shape and deliver tech-driven programs in conjunction with product, engineering and quality assurance teams
• Stakeholder Management - Engage and communicate effectively with senior executives, project teams, and external stakeholders - Provide clear reporting on program progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring alignment across all parties
• Process Optimization - Implement and drive continuous improvement processes across program delivery, utilizing consulting frameworks and tools to refine project delivery approaches and stakeholder relationship management
• Risk and Issue Management - Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues that could impact program delivery, leveraging both problem-solving skills, functional and technical insights to navigate challenges 

Your Experience 

• 12+ years of experience in Program management and delivery experience, with a strong track record of driving large-scale, complex projects in a fast moving, agile environment
• Must have a strong background working in top-tier consulting firms (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, Accenture)
• Good understanding of go-to-market domains and technologies, with experience managing tech-focused programs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, ensuring both client needs and technical requirements are met effectively
• MBA graduate from a top-tier business school or similar academic credentials and/or Consulting or equivalent military experience required
• Local SF Bay Area Candidates who can be onsite 3 days/week

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) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $155000 - $251000/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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.