Senior Program Manager

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! 

Your Career

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to join our JAPAC Go-To-Market Shared Services team. As a program owner, you will play a key role in leading, planning, and executing complex, cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals. This role oversees multiple projects, coordinates teams and resources, manages budgets and timelines, and ensures that all deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Your Impact

• Program Leadership: Define program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Project Oversight: Oversee a portfolio of related projects to ensure alignment with program objectives and organizational strategy.

• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, facilitating communication and ensuring expectations are met.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, operations, finance, and customer success.

• Gap Management: Identify potential gaps and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve conflicts proactively.

• Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs and track program performance, providing regular updates and reports to executive leadership.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic goals.

• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes and methodologies.

• Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations and internal standards. 

Your Experience

• Analytical and comfortable dealing with data including data manipulation, data / statistical analysis to generate trends, forecasts, observations and reports/dashboards

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written) with stakeholders across the organization

• Strong business acumen and ability to grasp business requirements from stakeholders

• Working across functional business units to develop effective business solutions that align with company and business unit/department objectives

• Experience: 5–10 years of program or project management experience

The Team 

Our Go-To-Market Shared Services team is driven, agile, and deeply committed to advancing our industry and creating a safer world. We foster a culture of respect, ownership, and inclusion, where everyone's voice matters. Our empathetic leadership is accessible and provides the necessary support for authentic connections. Innovation thrives in our environment, and we celebrate achievements while maintaining high standards. Our culture encourages personal and professional growth, with leaders and teams supporting each other through objective feedback. Join us and be a part of a dynamic, accountable, and empowering work experience.

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.