Sr TD Partner, Manager Capability Programs

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

As a Sr. Talent Partner, Manager Capability Programs, you will own the design and execution of manager development programs, equipping front-line and mid-level managers with the skills needed to lead high-performing teams, drive engagement, and build an inclusive culture. 

This role is pivotal in ensuring that all managers—whether first-time or seasoned leaders—develop core people leadership skills such as coaching, feedback, performance management, and fostering inclusion. You will work closely with HRBPs, the People Science team, and business leaders to integrate best-in-class management practices into our company culture. We are committed to building programs that develop empathetic leaders who can build an environment where every employee feels valued, respected and supported. 

Your Impact

• Develop Managerial Excellence: Design and execute scalable manager capability programs that strengthen core people leadership skills, including coaching, feedback, team performance, and inclusion
• Create a Seamless Manager Journey: Build structured learning pathways for first-time managers and experienced people leaders, ensuring a clear progression of skills and readiness
• Drive Behavior Change: Ensure that leadership principles are embedded in daily management practices, not just learned in training sessions
• Measure and Improve Impact: Work with People Science to define key success metrics—such as manager effectiveness scores, engagement improvements, and talent retention under trained managers
• Facilitate High-Impact Learning: Lead interactive workshops, blended learning programs, and coaching sessions for managers at all levels
• Enable Business & HR Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to HRBPs and business leaders, helping diagnose managerial skill gaps and address team leadership challenges
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Incorporate cutting-edge research and industry best practices (e.g., Google’s Project Oxygen, Microsoft’s manager frameworks) to continuously evolve Palo Alto Networks’ approach to manager development

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• 8+ years in manager development, leadership training, or organizational development, with experience in fast-paced global organizations
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Organizational Development, HR, Business, or related field preferred
• Deep expertise in people leadership training, coaching frameworks, and team management best practices
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to advise HRBPs, business leaders, and managers at all levels
• Experience using employee engagement, 360-degree feedback, and performance data to refine management training effectiveness
• Familiarity with learning technologies, digital coaching platforms, and blended learning strategies
• A true passion for developing people across a variety of various traits, persp