Principal Program Manager

Palo Alto Networks-posted about 20 hours ago

$155,000 - $251,000/Yr

Full-time • Principal

Hybrid • Santa Clara, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

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We are looking for a Principal Program Manager to join the Palo Alto Networks Data & Analytics team. This is a unique hybrid role for a leader who loves to build. You will wear two hats: driving critical internal programs for the D&A organization and leading a transformative, company-wide Data Governance initiative. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator with a background in data who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves. You are a strong communicator who can navigate complex stakeholder maps, but you are equally adept at the technical level—understanding metrics, data objects, and pipelines. We are looking for someone who balances the "art" of program management with the "science" of data, using technical skills and AI to accelerate execution rather than just managing timelines.

Data Autonomy & AI Acceleration: You act as a force multiplier by leveraging AI tools to accelerate documentation, synthesis, and workflows. You possess the technical solidity to dig into the data yourself—validating insights via SQL or building your own dashboards—to drive decision-making without waiting on engineering cycles.
Company-Wide Data Governance: Lead the charge on our enterprise data governance initiative, translating complex data policies into actionable programs that improve data quality, security, and accessibility across the company.
Program Delivery Leadership: Drive successful execution of large, cross-functional programs from inception to go-live. You will identify cross-functional dependencies, anticipate risks, and manage business and IT stakeholder expectations.
Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with senior executives and project teams. You will provide clear reporting while tactfully balancing strict accountability and timelines with empathy, ensuring alignment across parties even when priorities compete.
Functional & Technical Acumen: Utilize knowledge of go-to-market and finance operations to shape tech-driven programs. You bridge the gap between business needs and technical reality, working seamlessly with product and engineering.
Process Optimization: Implement and drive continuous improvement processes across program delivery, utilizing consulting frameworks to refine how we deliver value.
Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, leveraging your functional and technical insights to solve problems before they become blockers.

8+ years of Program Management experience, with a strong track record of driving large-scale, complex projects in a fast-moving, agile environment.
Specialized Governance Experience: We are specifically interested in candidates who have led Data Governance programs or managed portfolios internal to IT/Data organizations.
Technical Data Skills: You are comfortable working with data directly. Experience with basic SQL for querying and dash-boarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI) to visualize program metrics is highly preferred.
Domain Knowledge: Good understanding of go-to-market domains and technologies, with experience managing tech-focused programs.
Leadership & Soft Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.
Communication: Exceptional presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical engineers and non-technical business leaders.
Strategic Balance: Ability to switch gears between high-level strategic thinking and operational execution.
Location: Local SF Bay Area Candidates who can be onsite 3 days/week.

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