Palo Alto Networks · 5 hours ago
Principal Program Manager
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $251K/yr
8+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leader in cybersecurity, committed to protecting the digital way of life through innovation and impact. They are seeking a Principal Program Manager for their Data & Analytics team, responsible for driving internal programs and leading a company-wide Data Governance initiative. The role requires a strategic operator with a strong background in data, capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships and utilizing AI to enhance program execution.
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Responsibilities
Data Autonomy & AI Acceleration: You act as a force multiplier by leveraging AI tools to accelerate documentation, synthesis, and workflows. You possess the technical solidity to dig into the data yourself—validating insights via SQL or building your own dashboards—to drive decision-making without waiting on engineering cycles
Company-Wide Data Governance: Lead the charge on our enterprise data governance initiative, translating complex data policies into actionable programs that improve data quality, security, and accessibility across the company
Program Delivery Leadership: Drive successful execution of large, cross-functional programs from inception to go-live. You will identify cross-functional dependencies, anticipate risks, and manage business and IT stakeholder expectations
Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with senior executives and project teams. You will provide clear reporting while tactfully balancing strict accountability and timelines with empathy, ensuring alignment across parties even when priorities compete
Functional & Technical Acumen: Utilize knowledge of go-to-market and finance operations to shape tech-driven programs. You bridge the gap between business needs and technical reality, working seamlessly with product and engineering
Process Optimization: Implement and drive continuous improvement processes across program delivery, utilizing consulting frameworks to refine how we deliver value
Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, leveraging your functional and technical insights to solve problems before they become blockers
Qualification
Required
8+ years of Program Management experience, with a strong track record of driving large-scale, complex projects in a fast-moving, agile environment
Specialized Governance Experience: We are specifically interested in candidates who have led Data Governance programs or managed portfolios internal to IT/Data organizations
Technical Data Skills: You are comfortable working with data directly
Experience with basic SQL for querying and dash-boarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI) to visualize program metrics is highly preferred
Domain Knowledge: Good understanding of go-to-market domains and technologies, with experience managing tech-focused programs
Leadership & Soft Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments
Communication: Exceptional presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical engineers and non-technical business leaders
Strategic Balance: Ability to switch gears between high-level strategic thinking and operational execution
Location: Local SF Bay Area Candidates who can be onsite 3 days/week
Preferred
Experience with basic SQL for querying and dash-boarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI) to visualize program metrics is highly preferred
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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