Principal 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

Your CareerWe are looking for a Principal Program Manager to join the Palo Alto Networks Data & Analytics team. This is a unique hybrid role for a leader who loves to build. You will wear two hats: driving critical internal programs for the D&A organization and leading a transformative, company-wide Data Governance initiative.The ideal candidate is a strategic operator with a background in data who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves. You are a strong communicator who can navigate complex stakeholder maps, but you are equally adept at the technical level-understanding metrics, data objects, and pipelines. We are looking for someone who balances the "art" of program management with the "science" of data, using technical skills and AI to accelerate execution rather than just managing timelines.Your Impact 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.