Palo Alto Networks

Senior Professional Services Project Manager

Palo Alto Networks

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $98,000 - $123,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMPReact

About the role

  • Lead services projects as part of the delivery cycle, including handling all deployment resources and ensuring that all deliverables are met and delivered on-time and under budget.
  • Drive customer deployment projects including program, process initiatives, as well as partner with IT on systems and infrastructure processes.
  • Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners will include technical and business resources.
  • In conjunction with project partners, help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
  • Develop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Build and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  • Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasks.
  • Run day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
  • Work on services operational projects that target new services IP delivery, partner communications, scheduling, etc.
  • Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
  • Effectively apply Palo Alto Networks Project Management methodology and implement project standards.
  • Minimize our exposure and risk on all projects.
  • Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
  • Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
  • Provide Executive Dashboards on overall project/project status.
  • Mentor project managers and project coordinators.

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience
  • 8+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects desired
  • Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Asana and SmartSheets
  • Good presentation skills including written, oral, presentation
  • Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization
  • Strong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
  • Flexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; able to promptly and expertly react to project adjustments and alterations
  • Experience managing large scale (Global) deployments with multiple projects, teams and resources
  • Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent a plus
  • Experience with Google’s G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus
Benefits
  • Employee benefits may include stock options and bonuses.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementdeployment managementproject scope definitionproject timeline developmentresource allocationrisk managementoperational project managementlarge scale deploymentsprogram managementprocess initiatives
Soft skills
presentation skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationflexibilityattention to detailprioritizationmentoringcommunication skillsadaptability
Certifications
PMP certification