Palo Alto Networks
Principal, Strategy & AI Transformation
$225K–$309K
Office - USA - CA - Headquarters · No · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years total, including a minimum of 4 years in management consulting, top-tier tech strategy, or business operations; 4+ years post-MBA preferred.
- Education
- Preferred: top-tier MBA or similar qualifications.
- Visa sponsorship
- Immigration sponsorship: Yes
About the job
Leads enterprise strategy and transformation initiatives, from developing recommendations to executing cross-functional programs that deliver business outcomes, including AI adoption.
What you'll do
- Drive strategy and execution across business transformation, product, and program management initiatives.
- Analyze complex business problems and present data-driven recommendations, business cases, and execution plans to senior leadership.
- Lead matrixed teams and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, including coaching and mentoring team members.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience, including at least 4 years in management consulting, top-tier tech strategy, or business operations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage senior leaders and bridge business and technical discussions.
- Experience in program management and overseeing large-scale transformations.
- Track record of relationship-building, influential leadership, and driving cross-functional alignment.
Nice to have
- Top-tier MBA or similar qualifications; 4+ years post-MBA preferred; MBB consulting experience highly preferred.
- Expertise in SaaS and/or Enterprise software; knowledge of AI/Gen-AI solutions and B2B go-to-market strategies is a plus.
Pay
$224,900.00 - $308,700.00/yr (base salary)
Tools
AI, AI/Gen-AI
AI focus
Drive enterprise AI initiatives and business impact from adoption of AI code-assist tools; embed AI-native tools and processes into business operations.
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