• Develop a Leadership Pipeline: Design and execute leadership development programs for Directors, Sr. Directors, and emerging VP leaders, ensuring alignment with our business strategy.
• Shape Executive Readiness: Deliver leadership curricula that strengthen critical capabilities such as leading through change, strategic decision-making, innovation, and executive influence.
• Drive Succession Planning: Partner with People Business Partners and leaders to identify high-potential talent and integrate leadership development into succession planning initiatives.
• Lead High-Impact Learning Experiences: Facilitate leadership academies, executive coaching sessions, and cross-functional leadership initiatives.
• Leverage Data & Insights: Collaborate with People Science to define success metrics for leadership development, using insights to refine program effectiveness.
• Stay Ahead of Leadership Trends: Incorporate best-in-class research and leadership models to ensure Palo Alto Networks remains a leader in talent development.

Required Qualifications:

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• 8+ years in leadership development, talent management, or executive coaching with experience in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven expertise in designing senior leadership development programs, coaching senior leaders, and driving enterprise-wide leadership strategies.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and HR leaders.
• Experience using data-driven approaches to measure leadership program effectiveness and succession pipeline readiness.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and integrity in handling sensitive leadership issues.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Master’s in Organizational Development, HR, Business, or related field.
• Familiarity with leadership assessment tools, executive coaching frameworks, and leadership development best practices. Assessment certifications (e.g. Hogan or Korn Ferry) preferred, but not required.
• A true passion for developing people across a variety of various traits, perspectives, and experiences.

Additional Information

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The Team

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We take our mission seriously and believe that the unique ideas of every team member contribute to our collective success. Our values—disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusion—are brought to life through each of us every day.

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As a member of our Talent Organization, you will shape the future of Leadership Development. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and respect each employee as a unique individual. Our development and personal well-being programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported, including our FLEXBenefits well-being spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

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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.

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Compensation Disclosure

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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 $247,000 - $287,500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.

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Our Commitment

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We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

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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.

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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.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.