Our MissionAt 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 AreIn 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!
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
Job SummarySr. Manager, Workplace - LATAMWe are seeking a Sr. Manager, Workplace - LATAM to serve as the primary regional interface for business leaders and employees, driving end-to-end real estate and workplace strategies. In this key leadership role, you will shape and elevate the employee and guest experience while overseeing regional workplace programs, operational strategies, and financial planning. Partnering closely with the Global Places team and cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, Legal, HR, Procurement, and Corporate Responsibility, you will oversee real estate transactions, architectural design, construction projects, vendor relations, and sustainability initiatives through our global Center of Excellence (COE) framework. Additionally, you will act as a main point of contact for landlords, neighboring organizations, and local community partners.
We are looking for an experienced, customer-focused workplace strategist who thrives in a collaborative environment, drives continuous innovation, and is passionate about fostering vibrant communities while upholding rigorous health and safety standards for all staff and visitors.
Your Impact- Oversee end-to-end real estate and workplace needs across LATAM, delivering exceptional experiences for employees and visitors.
- Lead regional projects by incorporating COE capabilities and global standards framework while integrating local operational requirements and workplace culture.
- Direct IFM partners and external vendor teams in close cross-functional collaboration to maintain top-tier service standards and efficiency.
- Build strong, collaborative partnerships with service providers and key stakeholders to align outcomes with organizational values.
- Engage proactively with regional leadership to identify business needs, anticipate operational requirements, and execute effective solutions rapidly.
- Establish and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate space utilization, staff productivity, and client satisfaction, driving actionable improvements.
- Supervise operating and capital budgets, performing spend analysis, forecasting actuals, and maintaining fiscal balance per financial guidelines.
- Serve as a thought leader by implementing innovative standards and continuous process enhancements that elevate workplace operations and scale across sites.
- Partner with COE teams to manage facility design, construction delivery, move-in execution, change communications, and Day 2+ operational success.
- Align with global teams to advance real estate portfolio management, health and safety, security, wellness, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications - 8+ years of leadership in workplace operations, real estate management, project management, facilities operations, business administration, or hospitality.
- Trilingual fluency in spoken and written English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in business, hospitality, or a related discipline.
- Strong collaborative mindset with the capacity to lead global and local initiatives with agility and speed.
- Proven project management background with the drive to meet ambitious targets, tight schedules, and high stakeholder satisfaction.
- Adept change manager equipped to guide teams through evolving business environments across all organizational levels.
- Passionate advocate for workplace excellence, brand identity, organizational culture, and sustainability.
- Superior relationship-building, stakeholder influence, and cross-functional partnering skills.
- Outstanding oral, written, and executive presentation capabilities.
- Strong business acumen with expertise in financial analysis, data synthesis, and reporting.
- Advanced technical proficiency in productivity tools including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Asana, and data management platforms.
- Ability to work on-site at our São Paulo office.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel across managed sites as required.
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 required accommodations for all Persons with Disabilities.
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, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
This job opening is part of a pipeline initiative designed to build interest of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) for employment opportunities at Palo Alto Networks. Therefore, only candidates who identify as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will be considered for this position.
Please submit your resumé in English, as we are only able to consider applications received in this language.
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O Palo Alto Networks tem orgulho de ser um empregador que promove a igualdade de oportunidades e um ambiente de trabalho inclusivo.
Esta vaga de emprego faz parte de uma iniciativa de captação de talentos destinada a despertar o interesse de Pessoas com Deficiência (PcD) por oportunidades de emprego na Palo Alto Networks. Portanto, somente candidaturas de Pessoas com Deficiência (PcD) serão consideradas para esta vaga.
Pedimos, por gentileza, que a pessoa candidata envie o currículo em inglês, pois somente candidaturas submetidas nesse idioma poderão ser avaliadas.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
