Sr Mgr, Facilities

Palo Alto Networks · São Paulo, SP, BR

Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Facilities Ref ID: JR\-023647 **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 Summary** **Sr. Manager, Workplace \- LATAM** We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Workplace \- LATAM to serve as the primary regional interface for business leaders and employees, driving end\-to\-end real estate and workplace strategies. In this key leadership role, you will shape and elevate the employee and guest experience while overseeing regional workplace programs, operational strategies, and financial planning. Partnering closely with the Global Places team and cross\-functional teams across Finance, IT, Legal, HR, Procurement, and Corporate Responsibility, you will oversee real estate transactions, architectural design, construction projects, vendor relations, and sustainability initiatives through our global Center of Excellence (COE) framework. Additionally, you will act as a main point of contact for landlords, neighboring organizations, and local community partners. We are looking for an experienced, customer\-focused workplace strategist who thrives in a collaborative environment, drives continuous innovation, and is passionate about fostering vibrant communities while upholding rigorous health and safety standards for all staff and visitors. **Your Impact** * Oversee end\-to\-end real estate and workplace needs across LATAM, delivering exceptional experiences for employees and visitors. * Lead regional projects by incorporating COE capabilities and global standards framework while integrating local operational requirements and workplace culture. * Direct IFM partners and external vendor teams in close cross\-functional collaboration to maintain top\-tier service standards and efficiency. * Build strong, collaborative partnerships with service providers and key stakeholders to align outcomes with organizational values. * Engage proactively with regional leadership to identify business needs, anticipate operational requirements, and execute effective solutions rapidly. * Establish and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate space utilization, staff productivity, and client satisfaction, driving actionable improvements. * Supervise operating and capital budgets, performing spend analysis, forecasting actuals, and maintaining fiscal balance per financial guidelines. * Serve as a thought leader by implementing innovative standards and continuous process enhancements that elevate workplace operations and scale across sites. * Partner with COE teams to manage facility design, construction delivery, move\-in execution, change communications, and Day 2\+ operational success. * Align with global teams to advance real estate portfolio management, health and safety, security, wellness, and environmental sustainability initiatives. **Qualifications** * 8\+ years of leadership in workplace operations, real estate management, project management, facilities operations, business administration, or hospitality. * Trilingual fluency in spoken and written English, Spanish, and Portuguese. * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in business, hospitality, or a related discipline. * Strong collaborative mindset with the capacity to lead global and local initiatives with agility and speed. * Proven project management background with the drive to meet ambitious targets, tight schedules, and high stakeholder satisfaction. * Adept change manager equipped to guide teams through evolving business environments across all organizational levels. * Passionate advocate for workplace excellence, brand identity, organizational culture, and sustainability. * Superior relationship\-building, stakeholder influence, and cross\-functional partnering skills. * Outstanding oral, written, and executive presentation capabilities. * Stron