Principal 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 Your Career We are looking for an experienced, fearless, battle tested Technical Program Manager to drive cross organization execution of technical programs. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where energy, drive, and a collaborative approach are key to success. If you remain completely calm when a project inevitably changes direction at supersonic speed and You are a bold, tenacious driver who can walk into a room of resistant stakeholders, politely dismantle the chaos and build a scalable framework from scratch you belong with us. Your Impact Lead and orchestrate enterprise-wide deployment of highly complex and ambiguous programs, focusing heavily on core platform capabilities, architectural dependencies, and shared services. Ensure predictable, on-time execution of strategic programs spanning multiple R&D groups and external stakeholders. Build the governance mechanisms, escalation paths, and portfolio-level visibility needed for effective cross-group delivery. Partner with multiple Product and Engineering stakeholders to identify, map, and manage complex cross-platform dependencies. Drive effective prioritization and maintain clear, actionable team backlogs. Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end operational processes to eliminate friction, scale engineering efficiency, and establish best-in-class release lifecycles, metrics, and quality standards. Own the overarching communication strategy for your program space. Author and deliver transparent, insightful, and concise status reporting, tailored appropriately for engineering teams up to executive-level stakeholders. Cultivate a collaborative work environment by proactively driving efforts to resolve key project conflicts, establishing clear resolution paths, and alignment across disparate teams. Understand the complex systems within your program space, including their limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions, and the underlying reasoning behind major architectural decisions. Qualifications Your Experience At least 7+ years proven experience as a technical program manager. Demonstrated experience driving huge-scale, strategic programs spanning multiple R&D groups and hundreds of people , establishing governance and portfolio-level visibility from scratch. Deep expertise in building end-to-end processes using Agile/iterative development methodologies, with a proven ability to design scalable frameworks for engineering teams. Highly proficient in leveraging modern AI technologies and LLM-backed tools to automate, optimize, and enhance daily program management efficiency. A self-motivated, proactive self-starter who excels at independent problem-solving and critical thinking with a proven ability to remain calm, flexible, and decisive when navigating highly ambiguous or rapidly changing environments. Proven ability to push through in face of resistance and show the value of the change. Strong technical background with the ability to actively participate in, and constructively contribute to, complex technical and architectural design discussions. Exceptional English communication skills (both written and verbal) with a demonstrated ability to confidently present to executives, influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, and foster a culture of transparency and learning. Highly proficient with standard applications and tools, specifically Advanced Jira expertise with deep knowledge of both On-Prem and Cloud environments, utilizing Rich Filters and Advanced Roadmaps. 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 Proven record of managing huge scale programs in the security world. Previous development experience. Technical acumen within the Security Domain. 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.