# Principal / Sr. Director, Strategy & AI Transformation (GCS) at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Principal---Sr-Director--Strategy---AI-Transformation--GCS-_JR-015019?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-sr-director-strategy-and-ai-transformation-gcs/

## About the role

Our Strategy and Business Operations is a focused team that works on our most critical business challenges to drive and support our industry-leading growth. Your efforts will directly affect the overall strategy and success of a world-leading cybersecurity business. You will collaborate on complex business and technology problems that are top of mind for our executives. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Your Experience
- Tier-1 Consulting Pedigree: 12+ years of total experience, including direct experience in top-tier consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG and Deloitte) at the Principal or Associate Partner level
- AI Transformation Expertise: Hands-on experience architecting and overseeing large-scale transformations, specifically using AI & automation
- The "Operator" Mindset: A proactive self-starter who is willing to roll up their sleeves and work cross-functionally to get things done in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic Communication: Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to engage with senior audiences and bridge business and technical AI discussions
- Industry Knowledge: Deep expertise in the SaaS and/or Enterprise Technology industry is preferred


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-sr-director-strategy-and-ai-transformation-gcs/