Revolutionizing protection.

Our Mission

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

As a Talent Development Director for India, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and scaling talent development initiatives. Your focus will be on creating impactful programs that elevate leadership capabilities, drive internal mobility, and embed a culture of continuous learning tailored to regional and global needs.

Your Impact

• Leadership & Manager Enablement: Help with design and execute/own in India -  structured, action-oriented programs that address critical skills like influencing, team leadership, and communication. Focus on experiential learning and leadership readiness for first-line and middle managers.

• Internal Mobility & Career Growth: Collaborate with stakeholders to create integrated career pathways, leverage success profiles, and enable mentorship opportunities to foster employee development and retention.

• AI-Driven Digital Learning: Champion the adoption of curated, AI-powered learning content that delivers scalable, personalized development experiences.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with regional leaders, the Head of People in India, executives and business leaders including the SVP & Site Leader to align talent development strategies with business goals.

• Program Design & Implementation: Develop high-impact leadership acceleration frameworks and executive coaching initiatives for high-potential employees and senior leaders. Ensure follow-through with action plans and post-program engagement.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Establish robust evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of talent programs, linking metrics to retention, internal mobility, and business outcomes.

• Global-Local Integration: Contextualize global talent initiatives for regional relevance while maintaining consistency in program delivery.

Your Experience 

• Minimum of 8–10 years in a Talent Development or HR business partnering leadership or related role, with a proven track record of improving organizational performance through impactful people programs.

• Strong expertise in leadership development, career coaching, and designing high-touch, experiential learning initiatives.

• Experience /deep interest in leveraging AI-powered platforms and tools for learning at scale, with a focus on delivering personalized, bite-sized content.

• Experience leading large-scale change initiatives and cross-functional projects requiring collaboration, strategic thinking, and detailed execution.

• Ability to translate business priorities into actionable development strategies and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Analytical mindset with experience in using metrics and feedback loops to refine talent programs and demonstrate ROI.

• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage audiences at all levels.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of regional cultural nuances and experience customizing global programs to meet local needs.

• Familiarity with mentoring frameworks, success profiles, and career development tools to enhance internal mobility.

• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to staying updated on the latest research in behavioral science, leadership development, and organizational learning.

The Team

You will be a  member of the people team in India and work closely with our head of people in India. You report directly to the VP of Global Talent Org (TA +TD)

Additional Information 

The Team 

Our People team works throughout the organization to enable ... you guessed it: people. We’re one team, driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the People team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world’s most challenging cybersecurity threats. 

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. 

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.

Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs

• Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
• Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
  • The job requires accessing a company worksite
  • The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
  • You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
• If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.