Palo Alto Networks · 5 months ago
Senior Manager, Global Crisis Management and Readiness
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Global Crisis Management and Readiness to enhance their crisis management capabilities through planning, exercises, and collaboration across various departments.
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Responsibilities
Orchestrate and facilitate cross-functional crisis management exercises (micro, tabletop, functional, full-scale) to test plans, identify gaps, and enhance organizational readiness
Develop and deliver targeted training programs to improve crisis response capabilities and 'CM bench strength' across leadership and operational teams
Scale our CM assurance activities to meet growing customer and regulator demands and partner with internal and external stakeholders
Partner closely with internal stakeholders across IT, Security, Legal, Communications, Human Resources, and other relevant functions to integrate crisis management principles and ensure alignment of response strategies
Provide expert guidance and support during actual crisis events, helping to coordinate response efforts, disseminate critical information, and ensure timely resolution and recovery
Collaborate with operational risk management and other risk functions to ensure crisis management strategies are integrated into the broader risk frameworks, addressing identified vulnerabilities, emerging threats, and opportunities
Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to track program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and communicate program status to senior leadership
Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats in crisis management to ensure the program remains current, effective, and compliant
Support broader efforts and initiatives across all of the organizational resilience efforts, as needed
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in designing, conducting, and evaluating crisis management exercises and training programs
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Emergency Management, Information Security, Risk Management) or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in crisis management, incident response, business continuity, or a related field, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or senior role
Strong understanding of crisis communication strategies and incident command systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions under pressure
Preferred
Certifications such as CBCP, MBCP, or similar industry-recognized certifications are a plus
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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