Program Manager
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
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
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
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