Job Description

Your Career

As a Sr. Talent Partner, Manager Capability Programs, you will own the design and execution of manager development programs, equipping front-line and mid-level managers with the skills needed to lead high-performing teams, drive engagement, and build an inclusive culture.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that all managers—whether first-time or seasoned leaders—develop core people leadership skills such as coaching, feedback, performance management, and fostering inclusion. You will work closely with HRBPs, the People Science team, and business leaders to integrate best-in-class management practices into our company culture. We are committed to building programs that develop empathetic leaders who can build an environment where every employee feels valued, respected and supported.

Your Impact

• Develop Managerial Excellence: Design and execute scalable manager capability programs that strengthen core people leadership skills, including coaching, feedback, team performance, and inclusion
• Create a Seamless Manager Journey: Build structured learning pathways for first-time managers and experienced people leaders, ensuring a clear progression of skills and readiness
• Drive Behavior Change: Ensure that leadership principles are embedded in daily management practices, not just learned in training sessions
• Measure and Improve Impact: Work with People Science to define key success metrics—such as manager effectiveness scores, engagement improvements, and talent retention under trained managers
• Facilitate High-Impact Learning: Lead interactive workshops, blended learning programs, and coaching sessions for managers at all levels
• Enable Business & HR Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to HRBPs and business leaders, helping diagnose managerial skill gaps and address team leadership challenges
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Incorporate cutting-edge research and industry best practices (e.g., Google’s Project Oxygen, Microsoft’s manager frameworks) to continuously evolve Palo Alto Networks’ approach to manager development

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 8+ years in manager development, leadership training, or organizational development, with experience in fast-paced global organizations
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Organizational Development, HR, Business, or related field preferred
• Deep expertise in people leadership training, coaching frameworks, and team management best practices
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to advise HRBPs, business leaders, and managers at all levels
• Experience using employee engagement, 360-degree feedback, and performance data to refine management training effectiveness
• Familiarity with learning technologies, digital coaching platforms, and blended learning strategies
• A true passion for developing people across a variety of various traits, perspectives and experiences
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and integrity in handling sensitive leadership issues

Additional Information

The Team

We take our mission seriously and believe that the unique ideas of every team member contribute to our collective success. Our values—disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusion—are brought to life through each of us every day.

As a member of our Talent Organization, you will shape the future of Leadership Development. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and respect each employee as a unique individual. Our development and personal well-being programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported, including our FLEXBenefits well-being spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full-time from our office, with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $132000/YR - $212500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.