Palo Alto Sr TD Partner Manager Capability Programs 

United States, California 

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 $154,000 - $212,500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

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