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!

　　At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

　　Job Description Your Career

　　Palo Alto Networks is expanding its strategy organization and seeking a Lead to innovate strategy and drive the transformation for our post-sales organization. The Services Strategy & Strategic Execution team covers strategy and operations, including AI initiatives, for all post-sales functions (Customer Success, Professional Services, Technical Support). Focus areas include deploying Generative AI, developing our partner ecosystem and transforming our portfolio.  

　　As a key member, you will collaborate with top executives and cross-functional teams (Product, IT, Sales, Operations), tackling mission-critical business challenges and contributing to our industry-leading growth. This role offers a supportive, dynamic, and meritocratic environment that values innovation, learning, and teamwork. In this role, your contributions will directly impact our strategic success and drive innovation in the constantly evolving security landscape.

　　Your Impact

　　Structure and analyze complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and deliver data-driven recommendationsWork collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights, co-create deliverables, and drive execution to achieve business goalsDevelop high-quality deliverables for executive-level consumption, including business cases and roadmap/execution plansSupport strategy and business planning processes while fostering strategic capabilities across the organizationDrive transformative change within the organization, wearing multiple hats (strategy development, project management and execution) to do what it takes to “move the needle”Manage matrix teams and provide coaching & mentoring to team members, to achieve post-sale business and customer objectives Qualifications Your Experience

　　3+ years of post-MBA experience, with a minimum of 2 years in management consulting, or top-tier tech strategy or "bizops" rolesPreferred academic credentials include an MBA or similar qualifications or equivalent military experience requiredStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with senior audiences and bridge business and technical discussionsProven relationship-building and influential leadership skillsExperience in project management and overseeing large-scale transformationsA proactive self-starter who excels in fast-paced, high-growth environmentsExpertise in the SaaS and/or Enterprise Services industry is preferred, and knowledge of the cybersecurity industry is a plus Additional Information The Team

　　Our Strategy and Business Operations is a focused team that works on our most critical business challenges to drive and support our industry-leading growth. Your efforts will directly impact the overall strategy and success of a world-leading cybersecurity business. You will collaborate on complex business and technology problems that are top-of-mind for our executives. 

　　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.

　　The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $163,000/yr to $263,550/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

　　Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes