Sr Technical Program Manager I (InfoSec)

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

Job Description

Your Career

Think about it, security for an information security company. Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within the Information Security team is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined with the brightest minds in technology, our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks. We’re joined by one mission – but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team that feels excitement at the prospect of a challenge and feels a thrill at resolving security gaps that inhibit our privacy.

Our Information Security team is looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the organization and execution of information security initiatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where energy, drive, and a collaborative approach are key to success.

Your Impact

Provide program management leadership for enterprise deployment of Information Security and Product Security programs and projects

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large cross-functional initiatives

Manage and maintain team backlogs and drive effective prioritization

Be the expert on release life cycle processes and champion process best practices, metrics and high quality standards with your delivery team

Work with Product and Engineering stakeholders to identify & manage program/project dependencies & come up with an execution plan

Provide clear, concise, transparent, and insightful status reporting to the team, executives, and a diverse set of stakeholders

Lead efforts to resolve key project conflicts and establish appropriate resolution paths

Create a collaborative work environment that fosters autonomy, transparency, mastery, innovation and learning

Understand the systems in their program space, the limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions, and reasons behind architectural decisions.

Qualifications

Your Experience

A minimum of 5+ years relevant experience in an enterprise IT, product security or information security environment with an emphasis on technical program management and software development

Experience with Jira development and program management methodologies A Must

Excellent communication, organization, and influence skills

Understands and thrives in a dynamic environment - remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty

An expert in communicating and collaborating with cross-functional team members to achieve goals - contributes positively to the team and organization

Strong technical acumen and ability to actively participate with software developers / engineers and contribute to technical design discussions, software development preferably in the Security Domain

Experienced in driving large cross-functional technical programs and projects

Ability to resolve conflicts and drive issues to resolution and escalate when necessary

Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

Proficient with applications, tools, and methodologies used to organize, manage, report progress, and deliver programs and projects

Self-starter who enjoys problem-solving with little direct supervision- Ability to learn quickly and just in time

Corporated / Global organization experience needed

This is not a technical position, no code creation is required

Education:

Prefer degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, or equivalent work experience

BE/ B.tech Engineering or Technical Degrees or equivalent qualification

Additional Information

The Team

Think about it, security for an information security company. Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within the Information Security team is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined with the brightest minds in technology, our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks. We’re joined by one mission – but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team that feels excitement at the prospect of a challenge and feels a thrill at resolving security gaps that inhibit our privacy.

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 [email protected].

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.

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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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 [email protected].

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.