Talent Development Partner, Principal

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Your Career

As the Talent Development Partner for JAPAC, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing talent development initiatives that enable our business leaders and teams to grow and perform at their best. Embedded within JPAC, you will act as both a consultant and program execution lead, ensuring that development efforts align with Palo Alto Networks’ business priorities and culture.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our VP of People - JAPAC, TA & PBPs & business  leadership teams to deliver high-impact learning experiences. You will play a key role in developing managers, driving leadership acceleration, and embedding a culture of continuous learning.

Your Impact

Strategic Business Alignment & Talent Development Execution

• Partner with business leaders, PBPs, and Talent Acquisition (TA) teams to assess leadership and skill development needs at all levels.

• Deliver and tailor leadership and functional development programs to ensure relevance for different functions, regions, and audiences (e.g., Sales, Product, Engineering, G&A).

• Support leadership teams (including VP+ executives) with customized coaching engagements, team workshops, and capability-building initiatives.

• Facilitate enterprise-wide leadership programs, team offsites, and high-impact learning sessions.

Leadership & Manager Enablement

• Execute structured, action-oriented leadership programs focused on key skills like influencing, team leadership, and communication.

• Support leadership readiness for first-line and middle managers, helping them transition into leadership roles effectively.

• Implement development frameworks to ensure leaders are equipped for business transformation and innovation.

Building a Culture of Learning & Internal Mobility

• Create and execute initiatives that foster career growth, skill development, and internal mobility within functions and regions.

• Work closely with PBPs and function-specific leaders to ensure career pathways and mentoring frameworks support employee retention and progression.

• Work with global teams to adapt learning content and approaches for different regions and cultural contexts.

Driving Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key talent development metrics, such as stakeholder Net Promoter Score (NPS), program adoption rates, and business-aligned impact assessments.

• Continuously refine development programs based on data, feedback loops, and evolving business needs.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Influence

• Partner with PBPs, business and TA leaders to align development efforts with hiring, performance, and retention strategies.

• Act as a bridge between central talent programs and regional execution, ensuring that global initiatives are effectively localized and implemented.

• Provide feedback to Global Talent Programs on the effectiveness of learning content and execution models.

• Interlock with our Sales Enablement Teams to ensure program offerings are complimentary 

• Understanding of the regional nuances with an ability to navigate and adapt to provide global consistency yet locally relevant solutions (also covered in experience)

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development (L&D), Organizational Development, or HR Business Partnering.

• Strong background in leadership development, capability-building, and career coaching.

• Experience supporting functional and regional business leaders in a fast-paced, global organization.

•  Proven ability to facilitate leadership programs, consult with senior stakeholders, and execute large-scale learning initiatives.

• Data-driven mindset, with experience using metrics and analytics to measure program success and refine strategies.

• Experience working with AI-powered learning platforms or digital learning solutions is a plus.

• Global experience and the ability to adapt talent programs across cultures and regions is highly preferred.                         

Additional Information

The Team & Structure

You will be a member of the Global Talent Org, working closely with People Business Partners (PBPs) and business leaders within your assigned function or region. You will report directly to the VP of Global Talent Org (Talent Acquisition + Talent Development).

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.