Senior 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!

Job Summary

Are you ready to build the backbone of modern cybersecurity? We are looking for a relentless, fast-moving experienced Technical Program Manager to take the reins on high-stakes, platform-level initiatives that safeguard the world.

In this role, you won't just manage schedules, you’ll tame complexity, unite cross-functional engineering powerhouses, and transform bold architectural visions into seamless, high-performing platform capabilities. If you are energized by big technical challenges, thrive in fast-paced ambiguous environments, love turning chaos into smooth, predictable execution, and you know how to leverage AI tools to do so, this is your launchpad to drive massive impact.

Your Impact

• Drive end-to-end execution for multi-team technical initiatives within the security platform domain, translating broader architectural strategy into clear, executable program plans.

• Identify, map, and track cross-team dependencies. Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineering Leads to ensure actionable backlogs, clear execution priorities, and aligned sprint goals

• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of complex programs spanning multiple engineering teams by maintaining clear project roadmaps, tracking milestones, and keeping teams accountable

• Proactively identify delivery risks, facilitate trade-off discussions, and resolve cross-team execution friction before it impacts timelines or release quality

• Own the reporting cadence for your programs. Author clear, concise status updates, metrics, and dashboards tailored for engineering teams, functional leaders, and key program stakeholders

Qualifications

Your Experience

• At least 5 Years of Experience as a technical program manager

• Demonstrated success managing multi-team technical programs and establishing operational clarity across distinct engineering units

• Solid experience designing and running delivery frameworks using Agile/iterative methodologies across software engineering teams

• Proficiency in leveraging AI-assisted tools and workflows to enhance daily productivity, automate reporting, and streamline program management tasks

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a track record of driving clarity in fast-paced, dynamic environments

• Ability to engage in technical, architectural, and design discussions with engineering teams to evaluate risks and delivery feasibility.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; adept at building strong relationships and aligning stakeholders without direct authority.

• Strong familiarity with industry-standard program tracking, reporting, and roadmap management tools.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Cybersecurity domain

• Working knowledge of Jira environments and advanced AI tools

• Prior experience in SW development

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, IT, or equivalent practical experience

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.