Director, People Strategy

Director, People Strategy

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission : Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

As the Director, People Strategy you will serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Chief People Officer and the People Leadership Team (PLT).

This role is at the center of how our People organization plans, measures, and communicates its impact. You'll architect the frameworks that translate our People vision, into actionable strategies, clear metrics, and compelling Board-level narratives.

Your Impact

1. Strategic Partner to the CPO

• Partner with the CPO to develop, evolve, and operationalize the multi-year People Strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and transformation objectives.
• Act as a connector and integrator across all People sub-functions, including Talent, Total Rewards, DEI, Learning, HR Tech, and Places, bringing cohesion and clarity to the collective strategy.
• Support the PLT in setting and prioritizing strategic initiatives that enable scale, impact, and transformation.

2. Strategic Planning & KPI Governance

3. Transformation Design & Strategic Governance

4. Executive and Board Communications

5. Research, Benchmarking & Strategic Insight

Qualifications

Your Experience

Additional Information

The Team

The People Team at Palo Alto Networks enables the company to transform, scale, and perform. We connect purpose, performance, and productivity through strategic insight and disciplined design.

You'll join a team that acts as the strategic architect of the company's future, translating people insights into business outcomes and ensuring every transformation starts with talent, culture, and leadership.

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 $218,600 - $299,925 / 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.