Palo Alto Networks
Strategic Resource Management Lead, Americas
$121K–$196K
Plano, United States of America · Yes · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years.
- Visa sponsorship
- No immigration sponsorship; the company will not sponsor work visas for this position.
About the job
Leads Americas professional-services resource planning and operational execution, aligning capacity and staffing with sales demand while improving utilization, margins, data quality, and workflow efficiency.
What you'll do
- Own regional capacity modeling and resource forecasting, aligning availability with sales pipeline, estimates, and backlog.
- Improve scheduling and resourcing operations through data hygiene, AI-enabled workflows, and regional subcontractor management.
- Oversee utilization and margin execution, skills governance, and project transparency for regional initiatives.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of Professional Services Resource Management or Delivery Operations experience within a high-growth SaaS/Enterprise Software enterprise.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise PSA platforms (Clarizen/Planview) and data analytics tools (Tableau/Excel).
- Expertise in capacity forecasting, billable utilization management, and revenue/margin optimization.
- Strong stakeholder, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills; familiarity with Asana project plans.
Nice to have
- Resource Management Certified Professional (RMCP) certification.
- Adaptability and eagerness to adopt AI tools such as Gemini, SlackBots, and automated sweepers.
Pay
$121,000.00 - $195,800.00 USD/year (base salary)
Tools
Clarizen, Planview, Tableau, Excel, Gemini, SlackBots, Asana, SFDC
AI focus
Operationalize AI tools to reduce scheduling volatility, streamline headcount intake, automate meeting synthesis, and reduce transactional work in resourcing operations.
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