Project Manager (Palo Alto Networks)

Position: Project Manager (Palo Alto Networks)

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About Us

Palo Alto Networks

Project Manager with deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks solutions

Role Overview

Project Manager (Palo Alto Networks)

strong project management skills, cybersecurity domain knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with Palo Alto Networks solutions

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project management for cybersecurity deployments, upgrades, and integrations involving Palo Alto Networks products.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Act as the

  primary point of contact

  between clients, internal teams, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to leadership and client stakeholders.
• Manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction throughout project lifecycle.

Execution & Risk Management

• Drive execution of technical tasks such as firewall migrations, Prisma Cloud/Access onboarding, and Cortex XDR deployments.
• Identify risks, issues, and roadblocks early, and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and cloud governance frameworks.

Collaboration with Technical Teams

• Work closely with Cloud Security Engineers, Network Engineers, and Palo Alto Networks Certified Engineers.
• Translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
• Validate technical designs and implementation progress against business goals.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and post-project retrospectives.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics (budget, timelines, SLA compliance).

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management

  , preferably in cybersecurity or cloud.
• Proven track record delivering projects involving

  Palo Alto Networks technologies

  (firewalls, Panorama, Prisma Cloud, Prisma Access, Cortex, etc.).

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of

  Palo Alto Networks product suite

  .
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts (zero trust, cloud security, threat intelligence, secure networking).
• Experience with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Trello, Asana, Smartsheet, etc.).

Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge

  cybersecurity and cloud transformation projects

  .
• Exposure to

  leading technologies from Palo Alto Networks

  and other global cybersecurity leaders.
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-driven work environment.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote / hybrid).