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Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.
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The Senior Manager, Program Management joins the CFO organization to drive end-to-end execution of finance-wide transformation initiatives. This role focuses on workflow reimagining through AI and establishing repeatable methods to gather information and ensure business readiness. The successful candidate will design future-state business workflows, structure complex projects into outcomes, and develop roadmaps, key metrics, and change management strategies. Daily tasks include collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in IT, product, and go-to-market teams to pressure test hypotheses and create executive-level deliverables. Required technical skills include AI and Data & Analytics, building agentic workflows, JIRA Query Language, and Google Apps Script. Proficiency in JIRA, Asana, SAP, and SFDC is essential. The role solves complex business problems by unifying and harmonizing financial processes like Quote-to-Cash and Record-to-Report.
Drive end-to-end execution of finance-wide transformation initiatives using AI and workflow reimagining.
Design future-state business workflows using first principles to create operational efficiencies.
Structure and size large, complex projects into measurable outcomes and actionable roadmaps.
Develop key metrics, change management strategies, and communication plans for project implementation.
Create business case memos and key decision documents for executive-level consumption.
Build agentic workflows and use deterministic code to scale project delivery.
Mobilize cross-functional project teams to pressure test hypotheses and implement solutions.
Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure the successful unlocking of project value.
What we're looking for
Experience within tech, including transformation function experience at a top-tier tech company.
Strong AI and Data & Analytics skillset, including building agentic workflows and using deterministic code like JIRA Query Language and Google Apps Script.
Extensive project management skills covering system implementations, international compliance initiatives, and AI-enabled redesign.
Understanding of end-to-end financial processes, business models, and internal controls for a large-scale global technology company.
Experience implementing and managing complex, cross-functional programs within a technology company's finance or enterprise engineering organization.
Proficiency with JIRA and Asana platforms.
Strong expertise in SAP (preferably RAR, BRIM / SD and S/4 HANA) and SFDC (preferably CRM and CPQ).
Familiarity with Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) principles (preferred).
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