Senior Resource Manager

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! This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters. Job Description Your Career The Senior Resource Manager for the EMEA region holds a vital position, overseeing Technical Services Resource Management, Capacity Planning, and Headcount Planning. We need a leader for the RMO function who can not only manage current operations but also drive the transformation of the RMO into a proactive, business-enabling function through process, data, and reporting improvements. In your role, you will collaborate with Technical Services Business Leaders, RMO, Operations, Finance, and Contingent Workforce Teams to guarantee that Technical Services possess the necessary resources and capacity to meet both current and future demand. Your Impact Capacity Planning & Forecasting - Own the resourcing model, aligned to pipeline and bookings; partnering with Services Sales and PMO to optimize the allocation and utilization of resources. Stakeholder Interlock - Collaborate with Technical Services Leaders, Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on business model, resource management strategies and address resource-related issues, and facilitate effective communication. Resource Optimization - Development and implement solutions focused on planning, forecasting resources needs and monitoring resources utilization to ensure the accuracy of resource availability. RMO Governance - responsible for providing stakeholders with analytics and business insights that support leaders in making quick business decisions. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to accelerate revenue and maximize margin Skills Inventory Management - responsible for ensuring skills are maintained and updated in the PSA tool on a consistent quarterly basis as this is critical for ensuring staffing of domain expertise on high-complexity projects. Process Improvements - continuously assess and provide recommendations for improvement to resource management processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications (Additional Job Description) Your Experience PS Resource Management experience in a High Tech Software company Strong understanding of resource management principles and best practices Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills Proficiency in resource management software and tools Analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Strategic thinking and business acumen RMCP Certification a Plus Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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.