Sr. Associate Business Analyst, NPI
Palo Alto Networks•Office - USA - CA - Headquarters, CA
•$85,000 - $137,500•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a technically minded Business Analyst to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) PMO team. In this dual-function role, you will provide core execution support for operational workflows while identifying friction points to build AI-driven automations. You will leverage modern developer tools and AI coding assistants to streamline PMO operations and optimize product market delivery. This is an ideal position for a professional passionate about hands-on technical problem-solving and business process optimization.
Requirements
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The Company is not currently considering individuals currently in OPT/CPT status who will require future sponsorship to maintain work authorization.
- 3+ years of professional experience in a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or technical operational role in the top-tiered tech industry.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical or quantitative field.
- Hands-on experience with collaboration and workflow tracking systems such as Jira, Confluence, and GitHub/GitLab.
- Foundational understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and change management processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to bridge technical and business conversations.
- Ability to work in the Santa Clara office 3 days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to be hands-on with AI-first code editors like Cursor or GitHub Copilot.
- Experience with basic scripting languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Shell) and API integrations/webhooks.
- High curiosity and a track record of using technology to automate repetitive tasks or build lightweight tools.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day NPI PMO execution, tracking change requests and coordinating test environments.
- Identify manual tasks and independently design and deploy automated scripts or workflow integrations.
- Utilize modern IDEs and AI-assisted tools to rapidly prototype and launch internal PMO efficiencies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution during critical test windows and release gates.
- Maintain clear documentation of automated workflows, system dependencies, and process changes.
- Track metrics to demonstrate efficiency gains and proactively suggest continuous operational improvements.
Benefits
- The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
