Lead, NetSec GTM Strategy & Ops

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

The Team Our Strategy and Business Operations is a focused team that works on our most critical business challenges to drive and support our industry-leading growth. Your efforts will directly affect the overall strategy and success of a world-leading cybersecurity business. You will collaborate on complex business and technology problems that are top of mind for our executives. You possess a unique blend of business insight, business strategy experience, big-picture thinking, and influencing skills and the ability to collaborate with a large number of constituents within Palo Alto Networks.

As the Lead for NetSec Go-To-Market Strategy, you will be a senior leader in our business strategy organization, directly contributing to our overall success. You will work on a case team to solve complex, high-priority problems for our executives, focusing on the Network Security platform, our largest line-of-business. This role is pivotal in driving CEO priorities and making a measurable impact across product and go-to-market strategies as we rapidly scale the business.

Structure and deconstruct complex business problems, develop hypotheses, drive rigorous analysis, and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership. Proactively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather critical information, pressure-test hypotheses, and co-create deliverables to accelerate execution and unlock value. Develop and present high-quality, executive-level presentations and documents that clearly articulate strategic recommendations and findings. Support the annual and quarterly strategic and business planning processes, contributing to the development of strategic capabilities across the organization. Drive organizational change by leading strategic projects, managing timelines, and ensuring execution to 'move the needle' on key initiatives. Provide coaching and mentorship to associates and other leads on the team, taking a personal interest in their growth and development.

Required Qualifications Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in management consulting, private equity, or a corporate strategy/bizops function at a top-tier technology company. MBA from a top-tier business school, a 'direct promote' in consulting, or equivalent military experience. Expertise in the Enterprise technology industry. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comfortably lead both business and technical discussions with senior audiences.

Experience in the cybersecurity industry. Demonstrated experience building relationships and leading through influence in a matrixed organization. Proven track record of