Sr Technical Program Manager

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Job Summary-

Our Information Security team is looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the organization and execution of information security initiatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where energy, drive, and a collaborative approach are key to success. 

• Provide the program management for enterprise deployment of Information Security and Product Security programs and projects

• Drive planning, execution, and delivery of large cross-functional initiatives

• Manage and maintain team backlogs and drive effective prioritization 

• Good understanding on release life cycle processes and able to drive best practices, metrics and high quality standards with delivery team

• Work with multiple Product and Engineering stakeholders to identify & manage program/project dependencies & come up with an execution plan

• Provide clear, concise, transparent, and insightful status reporting to the team, executives, and a diverse set of stakeholders

• Drive efforts to resolve key project conflicts and establish appropriate resolution paths

• Create a collaborative work environment that fosters autonomy, transparency, mastery, innovation and learning

• Understand the systems in their program space, the limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions, and reasons behind architectural decisions

Qualifications

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7+ years relevant experience in a product development, product security or information security environment with an emphasis on technical program management and product development. 

• Jira expert with deep knowledge of both On-Prem and Cloud environments. Highly proficient in Rich Filters and Advanced Roadmaps (Jira Plans), with experience operating at a Scrum Master level

• A self-starter who excels at independent problem-solving. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to ambiguous or unknown situations in real-time

• Ability to resolve conflicts and drive issues to resolution and escalate when necessary

• Excellent English level and the ability to hold a conversation with confidence

• Technical acumen and ability to actively participate and contribute to technical design discussions, preferably in the Security Domain

• Experience with agile/iterative development and program management methodologies

• Experienced in driving large cross-functional programs and projects

• Excellent communication, organization, and influence skills

• Understands and thrives in a dynamic environment; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty

• An expert in communicating and collaborating with cross-functional team members to achieve goals; contributes positively to the team and organization

• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

• Proficiency in leveraging current AI technologies to enhance efficiency in program management tasks.

• Proficient with applications, tools, and methodologies used to organize, manage, report progress, and deliver programs and projects

Education

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education, and experience in information / cyber security, computer systems, IT, etc.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.