Senior Executive Assistant to Global Leadership

Palo Alto Networks; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support key members of our leadership team. You will manage high-profile calendars, coordinate global travel, and act as a trusted gatekeeper with discretion and professionalism.

In this role, you will partner with senior leaders and the EA network to ensure alignment of priorities and communications, drive strategic initiatives, and enable leadership to focus on high-impact decisions in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a VP+ level executive in a fast-paced, global organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex calendars, global travel, and event planning using Google Suite (G Suite).
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan high-stakes engagements, including executive offsites and global All-Hands meetings, with logistics and follow-through.
• Partner with senior leaders and the EA network to align priorities, calendars, and communications.
• Apply structured program and project management approaches to drive execution across key initiatives.
• Anticipate shifting priorities, identify risks, and implement solutions for momentum.
• Manage a high-volume, complex calendar across global time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries and expenses.
• Gatekeeper and representative, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Prepare leadership for meetings with the right context, materials, and alignment.
• Exercise sound judgment in prioritization and real-time decisions for leadership.

Skills

Executive calendar management

Global travel planning

Discretion & confidentiality

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support key members of our leadership team. You will manage high-profile calendars, coordinate global travel, and act as a trusted gatekeeper with discretion and professionalism.

In this role, you will partner with senior leaders and the EA network to ensure alignment of priorities and communications, drive strategic initiatives, and enable leadership to focus on high-impact decisions in a fast-paced, global environment.