Program Manager
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - Fortinet in Firenze
Overview In this role you will lead complex IT security projects for Fortinet, coordinating a virtual cross-functional team to deliver secure, on-time, and financially sound implementations. You will work with customer contacts, Fortinet sales, professional services, and vendors to ensure successful outcomes aligned with the negotiated scope. The role emphasizes structured project management, risk control, and clear communication with stakeholders. This is a hybrid, 4-days-per-week-in-office position across France, Spain or Italy with a strong focus on delivering value to enterprise and government customers. Responsabilità
* Manage customer and stakeholder relationships
* Assemble and guide project teams with resource management
* Coordinate with customer-facing Fortinet functions for delivery
* Oversee internal and third-party resources for project execution
* Ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery
* Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes with proper verification
* Track project performance using appropriate tools
* Escalate issues and resolve challenges with stakeholders
* Maintain comprehensive project documentation
* Apply Fortinet methodologies and enforce standards
* Perform risk management to minimize project exposure
* Forecast revenue and monitor profitability; manage invoicing and receivables
* Ensure legal documents are completed at project start
* Facilitate team and client meetings
* Communicate difficult information tactfully Requisiti fondamentali
* Around 5 years in a similar position
* Bilingual: French/Italian/Spanish plus English
* Technical understanding of security, cloud and networking projects
* Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills
* Outstanding negotiation, oral communication and presentation skills
* Outstanding written communication: courtesy, precision, conciseness and clarity
* Excellent conflict resolution skills
* Experience with global enterprise, MSSP, carrier and governmental customers
* Independent and team-oriented work style
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines with analytical problem-solving
* Responsive to project adjustments and changes
* Flexible during times of change
* Ability to elicit cooperation from diverse stakeholders
* Strong self-motivation and commitment
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Education:
Bachelor’s degree in technical or management discipline and/or equivalent experience
* PMP and/or PRINCE II certification
* negotiation
* oral communication
* presentation
* security
* cloud
* networking