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Palo Alto Networks · 2 months ago

Lead, AI Strategy and Transformation

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$166K/yr - $270K/yr

4+ years exp

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Lead for their AI strategy & transformation team, focusing on designing and deploying AI at scale to enhance Sales and Marketing initiatives while driving business outcomes and innovation.

Agentic AICloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Push the thinking on “art of the possible” future

Own and drive impactful business outcomes

Drive transformative change with AI in the organization, wearing multiple hats (strategy, product & program management, execution) to do what it takes to “move the needle”

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights, co-create deliverables, and drive execution to achieve business goals

Manage matrix teams and provide coaching & mentoring to team members

Structure and analyze complex business problems, develop hypotheses, experiment with AI and present data-driven recommendations

Develop high-quality deliverables for exec-level consumption, including business cases and roadmap/execution plans

Support strategy and business planning processes while fostering strategic capabilities across the organization

Qualification

AI/Gen-AI transformationsManagement consultingEnterprise technology expertiseB2B GTM experienceProject managementEffective communicationTeam collaborationSelf-starter

Required

4+ years relevant work experience post-MBA with at least 2 years in management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, etc.), private equity or top-tier tech strategy or 'bizops' functions (Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc)

MBA graduate from a top-tier B- school or similar academic credentials or 'direct promote' in Consulting or equivalent military experience required

Experience with AI/Gen-AI transformations and B2B GTM is a significant plus

Expertise in the Enterprise technology industry is a must, knowledge of cybersecurity industry is a plus but not required

Experience in building relationships and leading through influence

Experience managing projects and large-scale transformations

Effective verbal and written communication ability and comfort with both business and technical discussions with senior audiences

Great teammate, willing to passionately roll up their sleeves and work cross-functionally to get things done

Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with minimal supervision