Director, IT Program Management Office & M&A Integration G&A Functions

Your Career

We are seeking an experienced Director PMO to lead program management for complex cross-functional initiatives and M&A integration and large-scale enterprise transformations across G&A functions (Finance HR Legal). This leader will oversee the IT Program Management Office (PMO) driving strategy execution governance and delivery excellence for programs that are critical to scaling the enterprise.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in managing high-impact IT programs in global organizations proven success leading technology workstreams in M&A and the ability to partner closely with business and IT executives to ensure strategic outcomes are achieved.

Your Impact

• IT PMO Leadership & Governance

  • Establish and lead the IT PMO with best-in-class governance methodology and reporting.
  • Define program standards processes and tools for planning execution and benefits tracking.
  • Provide transparency and executive-level updates on portfolio health risks and decisions.

• M&A Integration Leadership

  • Serve as program leader for IT and Quote-to-Cash workstreams during acquisitions.
  • Drive pre-close readiness Day 1 execution and post-close integration to target-state systems and processes.
  • Ensure business continuity while delivering synergies in ERP HRMS CRM Collaboration Security and Infrastructure.

• Enterprise Transformation

  • Lead IT delivery of large-scale G&A programs such as ERP upgrades HRMS implementations financial close automation and productivity tool rollouts.
  • Partner with Finance HR Legal and other G&A leaders to align technology initiatives with business priorities.
  • Drive process standardization automation and adoption of cloud-based platforms (e.g. SAP Workday ServiceNow).

• Stakeholder & Change Management

  • Act as a trusted advisor to CxO and business stakeholders on transformation priorities.
  • Build strong partnerships across IT business functions and external partners to deliver joint outcomes.
  • Lead organizational change management to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes.

• Talent & Team Leadership

  • Lead mentor and develop a team of program/project managers.
  • Create a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement. 

• Innovation & Automation with AI
  • Identify champion and operationalize opportunities to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) and advanced automation across G&A functions (Finance HR Legal) to improve efficiency reporting accuracy and decision support.
  • Direct the integration of AI-enabled tools into the PMO methodology specifically for accelerating roadmap planning requirements gathering and post-merger synergy tracking.

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• Solid 15 years in IT with at least 10 years of experience running a PMO and leading expansive cross-functional program leadership with Bachelors/Masters in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing portfolio-level work across multiple business functions such as Finance HR and Legal and large M&A integration.
• Proven experience in M&A integrations particularly within code-to-cache processes.
• Strong technical skills and a proven track record of applying or enabling advanced technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) in an enterprise setting. 
• Exemplary collaborative ethos and an imperative cross-functional role.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive in strategizing and managing risks.
• Experience aligning with engineering and diverse teams in a tech-intensive environment.
• Agile/Scrum team experience.

Must be Local to SF bayarea to be onsite.

Additional Information :

The Team

Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Youll join the brightest minds in technology creating building and supporting tools and enabling our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.

Were connected by one mission but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team of people who feel excited by the prospect of a challenge and feel a thrill at resolving technical gaps that inhibit productivity.

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/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.

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  .

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship: Yes

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time