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Palo Alto Networks · 9 hours ago

Project Manager, Professional Services (Contract)

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$55/hr - $60/hr

8+ years exp

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Professional Services Project Manager to lead services projects, ensuring deliverables are met on time and under budget while managing a project load of about 30 projects totaling $1M in revenue.

Agentic AICloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 them 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 the team before passing them to the 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

Qualification

Microsoft ProjectPMP CertificationProject ManagementProject Profitability AnalysisGoogle G SuitePresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFlexibility

Required

8+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects desired

Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization

Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheets

Good presentation skills including written, oral, and 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

BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience