Strategic AI Transformation Leader

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is expanding its strategy organization and seeking a Principal for our central strategy and transformation team. In the short-term, this role will focus on scaling and acceleration for strategic, high-growth businesses such as Observability.

This will include working with key executives across product and GTM to design and operationalize highly cross-functional programs. As a key leader, you will collaborate with top executives and cross-functional teams to tackle

Qualifications

• 10+ years with a minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting, top-tier tech strategy, or business operations roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and bridge business and technical discussions.
• Proven relationship-building and influential leadership skills, with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment.
• Experience in program management and overseeing large-scale transformations.
• Proactive self-starter who excels in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Great teammate, willing to passionately roll up their sleeves and work cross-functionally to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive impactful business outcomes, doing what it takes to 'move the needle' across strategy development, product, and program management.
• Drive transformative change within the organization by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights, co-create deliverables, and drive execution.
• Manage matrix teams effectively, providing coaching and mentoring to team members to achieve business goals.
• Structure and analyze complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop high-quality deliverables for executive-level consumption, including comprehensive business cases and roadmap or execution plans.
• Support strategy and business planning processes while fostering strategic capabilities across the organization.

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is expanding its strategy organization and seeking a Principal for our central strategy and transformation team. In the short-term, this role will focus on scaling and acceleration for strategic, high-growth businesses such as Observability.

This will include working with key executives across product and GTM to design and operationalize highly cross-functional programs. As a key leader, you will collaborate with top executives and cross-functional teams to tackle