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 believe true disruption stems from an inclusive culture and diverse workforce at Palo Alto Networks. Our vision is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to solve the world's toughest cybersecurity challenges. As a Senior Inclusive Programs Manager on the Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) team, your focus will be to support the company with building an inclusive and diverse organization to fuel innovation for Palo Alto Networks customers and stakeholders.
Your Impact
- Build initiatives and programs, in partnership with key global stakeholders, to create an environment where Palo Alto Networks employees feel valued, respected and supported to drive business impact for our customer and stakeholders
- Serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, HR partners, and employees, using your expertise to elevate I&D efforts and champion best practices to further business impact
- Develop I&D recommendations and action plans, ensuring alignment with Palo Alto Networks’ overall I&D strategy and business needs
- Implement Initiatives with the Talent Acquisition team to integrate inclusive recruiting practices to attract and hire people of various traits, perspectives, and experiences
- Facilitate the delivery and evaluate the impact of learning and growth initiatives with the Global Talent Development team to provide fair access to learning experiences and resources for Palo Alto Networks employees
- Mobilize Palo Alto Networks employee community to play an active role in contributing to an inclusive and diverse workplace
- Leverage qualitative and quantitative data to support strategy and inform programmatic design and updates
- Earn credibility and trusted advisor status by demonstrating deep knowledge of I&D related subject areas and delivering on the commitments
Qualifications
Your Experience
- Subject matter expertise in global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across a variety of identities and regions around the world
- 8+ years of experience in HR and/or recruiting as well as DEI, with a focus on program implementation and assessment
- Excellent project management and organizational skills required
- Experience with DEI and program curriculum design, facilitation and evaluation
- Experienced in navigating fast-paced, matrixed global organizations and collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. HR, Communications, Legal, etc.)
- Experience in change management and effectively navigating stakeholder relationships across diverse groups in an enterprise setting
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
- Strong decision-making and discernment skills, with the ability to carefully weigh risks, consider multiple perspectives, and adapt strategies to select the most effective course of action in alignment with evolving business needs
Additional Information
The Team
Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable...you guessed it, people. We’re one team – driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the people team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world’s most challenging cybersecurity threats.
You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects – centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world.
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 to be between $153000 - $248500/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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
