Senior Inclusive Program Manager

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

We believe true disruption stems from an inclusive culture and diverse workforce. Our vision is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to solve the world's toughest cybersecurity challenges. As a Senior Inclusive Program Manager on the Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) team, your focus will be to drive further impact with Palo Alto Networks employees, customers, partners, suppliers, and the broader cyber industry.

Your Impact

• Lead and deliver global strategic cross-functional initiatives, known as Business Impact Projects,  to advance the I&D strategy and support broader company goals, resulting in a more inclusive culture and stronger cyber industry
• Develop a strategy and drive implementation of programs to protect the broader community from cyber threats through Palo Alto Networks products, services, and research
• Serve as a trusted advisor for internal cross-functional teams and the broader community, including nonprofits, to deepen partnerships in service of strengthening cybersecurity for the social sector 
• Develop and implement initiatives with the product and go-to-market teams to bring an I&D lens to product and sales to create impact with and for Palo Alto Networks’ business partners and customers
• Broaden access to cybersecurity education and career pathways through workforce development opportunities
• Mobilize Palo Alto Networks employee community to play an active role in contributing to an inclusive culture and cyber ecosystem
• Leverage qualitative and quantitative data to support strategy and inform programmatic design and updates
• Earn credibility and trusted partner status by demonstrating deep knowledge of the cybersecurity industry and ecosystem in order to expand business impact through an I&D lens

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• 8+ years of technical experience in the Software industry, preferably with Cybersecurity or other Enterprise technical products
• 2+ years in Product Inclusion and/or DEI with a focus on program implementation and assessment
• Proven track record in delivering results within fast-paced, matrixed global organizations and managing products, programs, or projects
• Strong project management, change management, and organizational skills, effectively navigating stakeholder relationships across diverse groups
• Strong analytical skills to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategic actions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely to various audiences
• Experience in managing internal and external relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Legal)

Additional Information

The Team

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