Company DescriptionOur MissionAt 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.Our Approach to WorkWe lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs.We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants.We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions.This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective.This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships.While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!Job DescriptionYour CareerThe Professional Services Project Manager will lead services projects as part of the delivery cycle, including handling all deployment resources and ensuring that all deliverables are met and delivered on-time and under budget.You will drive customer deployment projects including program, process initiatives, as well as partner with IT on systems and infrastructure processes.Your ImpactDetermine project partners and team structure/organization partners will include technical and business resourcesIn conjunction with project partners, help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverablesDevelop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniquesBuild and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsIdentify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasksRun day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scopeWork on services operational projects that target new services IP delivery, partner communications, scheduling, etc.Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to clientEffectively apply our methodology and implement project standardsMinimize our exposure and risk on all projectsEnsure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriatelyTrack and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basisQualificationsYour ExperienceBS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience or equivalent military experience required4-6 years of related work experience or leading complex projects desiredAnalyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilizationStrong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, @task, or Liquid PlannerGood presentation skills including written, oral, presentation (including Microsoft PowerPoint), and adaptive (multi-level)Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritizationStrong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departmentsFlexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines - able to promptly and expertly react to project adjustments and alterationsProject Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent a plusExperience with Google's G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plusAdditional InformationThe TeamOur professional services team is critical to our success and mission.As part of this team, you enable customer success by providing support to clients after they have purchased our products.Our dedication to our customers doesn't stop once they sign – it just evolves.Our professional services team provides behind-the-scenes support to meet our customer's needs.As threats and technology evolve, we stay in step to accomplish our mission.You'll be involved in implementing new products, transitioning from old products to new, and will fix integrations and critical issues as they are raised – in fact, you'll seek them out to ensure our clients are safely supported.We fix and identify technical problems, with a pointed focus of providing the best customer support in the industry.We're a fast-growing, immensely successful organization because of our people and products (built and supported by our people).We work the frontlines against cyberthreats and attacks, protecting everyday transactions in the digital environment.It means we're good at scaling quickly to new threats, get fulfillment from resolving new problems, and think about things just plain differently.Our CommitmentWe're trailblazers that dream big, 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.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 $22966600 - $31577950/yr.The offered compensation may also include a bonus.A description of our employee benefits may be found .Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No.Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
