Principal NetSec TPM: AI-Driven Cross-Product Leader

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead critical NetSec engineering initiatives. You will drive multi‑program execution across architectural boundaries, resolve cross‑organization ambiguity, and elevate product delivery and efficiency throughout the engineering lifecycle.

As an Expert Individual Contributor, you will mentor TPMs, introduce AI tooling, and push for AI‑driven productivity gains while engaging senior leadership on strategic trade‑offs and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of technical program management in software, cloud security, or enterprise networking.
• Proven ability to own multiple high‑complexity programs simultaneously.
• Deep technical understanding of network security, cloud firewalls, or AI data governance.
• Strong systems leadership, metrics, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience leading AI adoption and applying AI workflows in delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑program initiatives across complex architectural boundaries.
• Define processes, dashboards, and KPIs to measure progress and quality.
• Influence technical design and cross‑functional decision‑making.
• Mentor TPM teams on AI workflows and productivity.
• Engage executives with strategic, data‑driven updates.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security

Systems thinker

Executive influencing

AI tooling

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

Jira

Confluence

AI frameworks

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead critical NetSec engineering initiatives. You will drive multi‑program execution across architectural boundaries, resolve cross‑organization ambiguity, and elevate product delivery and efficiency throughout the engineering lifecycle.

As an Expert Individual Contributor, you will mentor TPMs, introduce AI tooling, and push for AI‑driven productivity gains while engaging senior leadership on strategic trade‑offs and