Palo Alto Networks · 3 hours ago
Senior Executive Assistant
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $163K/yr
2+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting digital lifestyles through innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders within the People Team, focusing on program management and executive administrative tasks. The role requires discretion, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing complex calendars and travel arrangements.
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Responsibilities
Create, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for the Global Talent Organization (GTO)
Agenda management for GTO leads team meetings, Talent Enablement Team meetings and AMA forums
Proactively manage complex, global calendars, coordinate complex meetings, and organize executive leadership sessions
Oversee domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reports
Maintain high levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and executive presence at all times
Automate routine administrative tasks (e.g., expense reconciliation, drafting emails, synthesizing data) using AI, thereby freeing the EA for higher-level support
Utilize intelligent scheduling tools for complex global calendars, proactively managing time and resolving conflicts
Leverage AI for superior information management, including creating concise meeting briefings and generating automated meeting action items, directly supporting the required follow-up duties
Plan and execute internal team events, leadership meetings, and large-scale gatherings such as all-hands sessions
Partner with other Executive Assistants across the People Team and broader company to ensure seamless coordination
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting VP/SVP-level leaders
2+ years of experience, ideally in a high-growth or global environment, with program management skills valued highly
Seeking a candidate with a specific blend of executive experience and operational acumen
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong learning / growth mindset and comfort working in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
Proven ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced setting
Proficiency with Google Workspace, expense systems (e.g., Concur), and calendaring tools
Preferred
While the job requires supporting executive-level leaders, earlier-in-career talent with the requisite skills and growth mindset is preferred
Working with AI tools would be a significant 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
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
Recent News
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