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.
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 usWe 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
Job Summary
As a Manager of Technical Services for NetSec in Japan, you will lead a high-performing team of Deployment (formerly Professional Services) and Scale & Optimize (formerly Customer Success) dedicated to the Japanese market.
Your primary mission is to ensure customers achieve maximum value from our network security solutions (NGFW and SASE) through expert guidance, seamless deployment, and strategic adoption.
You will manage daily operations and delivery excellence, fostering trusted relationships with customers while collaborating closely with Sales and Engineering teams to align on business outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee all post-sales technical service delivery in Japan, ensuring high-quality execution for Palo Alto Networks' NetSec products.
Act as the single point of accountability for technical services for NetSec products, proactively collaborating with GCS, Sales, Product, Engineering, and Partner teams to ensure alignment and delivery of business outcomes.
Build and develop a high-performing team of technical professionals by hiring, mentoring, and managing performance.Drive and achieve the following business and operational objectives:
Reduce Time to Value (TTV) and Time to Deploy (TTD) by accelerating deployment and adoption timelines
Contribute to Service Sales Growth by enabling scalable, value-driven technical offerings
Achieve global target service margin ratios through delivery efficiency and cost control
Maintain consistently high utilization of PS consultants through optimal planning and backlog management
Design and maintain the best resource mix across FTEs and contractors, maximizing quality and agility
Build and sustain strong, strategic relationships with subcontractors and delivery partners
Collaborate with the Business Value Services (BVS) team to co-design and evolve services that fit the specific needs of the Japan market
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction (CSAT) through proactive support and continuous improvement
Leverage AI and automation in day-to-day operations to drive efficiency, quality, and scale
Foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and innovation to respond to Japan's fast-changing customer and business environment.
Represent the Japan area at a global level, sharing customer insights and local challenges to influence global strategy and programs.
Ensure smooth execution of global and theatre-level GCS programs in Japan, while tailoring implementation to local needs.Qualifications
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in technical services, professional services, customer success or related functions within a high-growth SaaS/Cloud enterprise environment.
Proven understanding of technical concepts such as internet security, networking products, and implementation strategies (e.g., SASE, Next-Generation Firewall).
Demonstrated success in managing performance against KPIs related to deployment, adoption, margin, utilization, and CSAT.
Deep understanding of the Japanese enterprise market and business culture.
Native-level Japanese and business-level English required.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success in pre-sales engagement and SOW creation through project execution and closeout.
Valued industry certifications such as CISSP, PMP, or relevant vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks PCNSE).
Experience managing team utilization, revenue forecasting, and operational approvals for timesheets and expenses.
Willingness to travel up to 20–30% within Japan and occasionally within the JAPAC region.
Qualifications
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
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.
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