Sr Director, NPI Engagement, Innovation, and Execution

Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. 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.We’re changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.Your CareerPalo Alto Networks is a leader in cyber security, and our product lines are multiplying. The company's next phase needs an outstanding New Product Introduction Leader who can execute with excellence at scale. The new Senior Director role is critical to leading and transforming NPI for the company's next phase. It requires close engagement with our product lines (All Speedboats) leaders, Business Stakeholders, and IT leaders. Challenge the status quo to enhance operational efficiency and improve the velocity and predictability of the NPI. This role reports directly to the Vice President of IT Enterprise Architecture.Your Impact

In order to meet the market demand, you will transform the current New Product Introduction Organization to a one that can launch products at a predictable, repeatable faster pace

Design NPI strategies that work towards broad goals to execute with excellence at scale

Lead and collaborate with Product Leadership to build the NPI pipeline for each product line

Closely align the NPI Product Managers with all seven Speedboats from Ideation to General Availability to eliminate delays in the GA timelines

Reestablish NPI as the epicenter for launching the product and creating internal alignment with all partners (i.e. IT, Product Marketing, SalesOps, Pricing and Revenue recognition, Legal, etc.)

Partner with all stakeholders to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in the NPI process (i.e. Automate repeatable items, improve velocity and build more predictability for product launches)

Create a comprehensive development plan for the organization, which includes thirteen individuals to grow and mentor specifically focusing on the NPI Product Managements

Demonstrate an innovative and creative mindset to improve the velocity of new product introductions and reduce friction across teams

Deal directly, take charge quickly to course correct to launch products on time whenever required

Your Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or information technology or equivalent military experience required - Master's degree a plus

20+ years of experience in New Product Introduction and Product Development

A Product Development background with excellent knowledge of commercial aspects of software products, both Cloud and OnPrem products

Deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and Business systems readiness for the timely launch of the products

Experience in building high-performance teams

Goal-oriented, Result-oriented, independent

Worked in fast-moving environments where competent people focused on solving complex problems

The TeamAt Palo Alto Networks®, everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than one before. The IT Enterprise Architecture team is uniquely positioned to transform new production introductions, business processes, and system landscapes across the PANW enterprise for the next growth phase. The IT Enterprise Architecture Organization consists of three teams performing critical functions.

New Product Introductions (NPI)

The NPI team does product introductions for all PANW product lines - This function is closely aligned with our product line (speedboats) from ideation to GA - They work closely with all stakeholders (IT, Marketing, sales ops, GCS, Finance, and Legal) to launch PANW products

The Sr.Director of NPI Engagement, Innovation, and Execution is responsible for leading this team

Business Architecture

The Business Architecture team is responsible for designing, reengineering, and automating business processes across the enterprise

Information System Architecture

The Information System Architecture team is responsible for designing the IT systems to run the PANW business

Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, 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.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 $187,600/yr to $303,500/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs

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