Security Architecture Practice Management Lead

To design build and manage the operational engine and intellectual property that enables the Principal Architects in our Global Security Architecture Practice (GSAP). This role is responsible for transforming the teams collective expertise into a scalable asset that drives consistency efficiency and quality in all client engagements.

Were looking for a Program Manager to drive operational excellence process innovation and strategic program management for the Global Security Architecture this role youll 

design build and manage the business processes workflows and initiatives that enable the Principal Architects in our Global Security Architecture Practice (GSAP). This role is responsible for transforming the Palo Alto Networks collective security and innovation expertise into consulting methodologies and assets that drive consistency efficiency and quality in all of GSAPs client engagements.

Youll partner closely with the Principal Architects and their leadership as well as cross-functional teams including Sales and Technical Solutions Product Management Enterprise Security and Unit42 consultants. Through these partnerships you will develop intellectual property programs and processes that help our Architects do their work. A key part of your role will also be championing the use of AI and automation to boost team productivity and reduce manual effort.

This is a high-impact high-visibility role ideal for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity sees inefficiencies as opportunities and is eager to grow with a fast-moving business.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management & Enablement:

  • Build and maintain structure to define our formal partnership with Enterprise Security and Product Management ensure that interactions are regular and substantive and information sharing is structured consistent and bi-directional.

  • Own and execute the CoEs operating cadence including the quarterly review of all library assets and the intake process for new contributions.

  • Drive adoption of CoE tools and methodologies across the global GSAP team through clear communications training and a strong feedback loop.

• Practice Development & Content Curation:

  • Partner with senior architects to translate their expertise into high-quality reusable assets including templates and accelerators standardized presentations and strategic playbooks.

  • Leverage AI and automation tools to enhance the quality and usability of our intellectual property and consulting assets.

  • Own and manage the central IP library ensuring all content is organized current and easy to access.

• Process Creation Improvement & Management:

• Implement systems to support clear organized knowledge-sharing (e.g. permissioned Google Drive structures audience-specific distribution lists) that scale across regional and functional teams.

• Identify process gaps and operational inefficiencies then drive solutions that improve clarity speed and overall team effectiveness freeing up more time for selling and post-sales engagement.

• Champion the integration of AI tools and automation into day-to-day workflows to streamline execution reduce manual work and increase productivity across the team.

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• Experience in a management consulting practice operations business analyst or technical program management role preferably within a professional services or enterprise technology organization.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple complex projects and a library of assets with rigor and attention to detail.

• An excellent communicator and influencer who is passionate about training others and driving the adoption of new tools and processes.

• An understanding of the cybersecurity landscape is a major plus but deep practitioner-level security expertise is not required. 

Additional Information :

Compensation Disclosure

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 $142000 - $206000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

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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.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time