Palo Alto Networks · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager, M&A Integration
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$158K/yr - $255K/yr
6+ years expPalo Alto Networks is dedicated to being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. The Senior Manager will lead the Integration Management Office, focusing on post-acquisition lifecycle management to maximize deal value and minimize business disruption.
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Responsibilities
Lead Cross-Functional Integration: Serve as the primary driver and coordinator for cross-functional integration activities across core business units, including Sales, Engineering, Product, HR, Legal, and Go-to-Market (GTM), in addition to Finance
Integration Process Refinement: Support the ongoing development, standardization, and implementation of the comprehensive M&A integration playbook and best practices for the IMO
Execution Management: Drive integration workstreams and manage execution against the overall deal timeline, proactively identifying dependencies and connecting functional leads across the organization
Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage potential integration issues and risk areas, providing clear, concise escalation paths and mitigation strategies to senior leadership
Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track key integration metrics (KPIs) and post-acquisition performance, preparing regular, data-driven reports for presentation to the Corporate Development team and Executive Leadership
Change Management: Coordinate and execute change management activities across the acquired company and Palo Alto Networks functions to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, and organizational structures
Qualification
Required
6-10 years of related professional experience with strong career progression, including direct experience managing or supporting full-cycle M&A integration activities at a public, high-growth technology company or a top-tier consulting firm
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced experience is preferred
Proven capability to quickly grasp the big picture of a new business model while understanding the execution details across diverse functions (e.g., product roadmaps, sales cycles, HR policies)
Understanding financial modeling, with background in software, SaaS, appliance, and/or other technology industry business models. Able to understand and translate financial models into operational plans
Exceptional team player with highly effective written and verbal communication skills and high Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Must be comfortable working proactively and independently to build and drive action plans
Possess intellectual curiosity and the willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational demands inherent in a high-volume M&A environment
Preferred
An MBA or equivalent advanced experience is preferred
Experience with enterprise financial and business intelligence systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Tableau, or other BI tools) is 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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