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

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 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

Must be Local to SF bayarea.

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 Quote-to-Cash 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.

Additional Information

The Team

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

We're 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

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.

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