Senior Executive Assistant to the President of Sales

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! 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 Summary As the Senior Executive Assistant to the President, Next Generation Security (NGS), you will serve as a trusted partner and representative of the President’s office, providing high-level administrative and operational support to a critical, fast-growing business unit. This role extends beyond traditional executive support. You will operate with a high degree of ownership and judgment, enabling the President’s effectiveness by anticipating needs, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining operational rhythm across a complex, global organization. You will navigate competing priorities with precision and discretion, acting as a central point of coordination across the leadership team and broader Palo Alto Networks executive ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Serve as a trusted proxy for the President, managing priorities, communications, and stakeholder alignment with sound judgment and discretion Manage a highly complex, global calendar, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and effective use of executive time Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, logistics, and expense management Ensure the President is fully prepared for meetings and engagements with the appropriate context, materials, and alignment Partner closely with senior leaders and the EA network to drive coordination across calendars, communications, and key initiatives Lead high-impact engagements, including executive offsites, Sales Kickoffs, and global All-Hands meetings, from planning through execution and follow-through Apply structured program and project management approaches to drive execution across key business initiatives Anticipate shifting priorities, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain momentum for the leadership team Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, representing the President’s office with credibility and executive presence Identify opportunities to improve processes and operating rhythms to enhance the effectiveness of the President and leadership team Collaborate with the broader EA community to share best practices and elevate executive support across the organization Qualifications Required Qualifications 8 years of experience supporting senior executives (President, EVP, or equivalent) within a complex, global organization, ideally in a high-growth technology or cybersecurity environment Demonstrated ability to operate with sound judgment, discretion, and executive presence in high-visibility environments Strong business acumen, with the ability to rapidly assimilate context and align to shifting priorities across a complex stakeholder environment Proven experie ... (truncated, view full listing at source)