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title: 'Senior Technical Program Manager - SW & HW at SonicWall'
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# Senior Technical Program Manager - SW & HW at SonicWall

- **Company:** SonicWall
- **Location:** Pune, India
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonicwall/jobs/8125449

## Job description

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Senior Technical Program Manager – Software & Hardware

What You’ll Do

The Senior Technical Program Manager will work with globally distributed cross-functional teams of Product Management, Software, Hardware, QA, Sales, Marketing, and others to plan, execute, and launch new SonicWall software and network security products. You are responsible for managing the product lifecycle from concept to market launch while maintaining program schedules, budget, scope, and quality. This includes working with external labs and internal teams to achieve regulatory and other government/security certifications. This position reports to the Director of Program Management and is located in Pune, India.

## Who You Are

You are an authority in the development and manufacturing of cybersecurity software and hardware appliances in the network security field. You are a leader who steers a cross functional team to achieve a common set of goals. You possess:

- Strong program management skills in the definition, planning, execution, and launch of new cybersecurity products.
- Deep experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple time zones to achieve results by identifying and aligning to shared goals and priorities. Able to hold peers, partners, and yourself accountable.
- Skill in coordinating the work of multiple projects and development teams, successfully managing interdependencies between teams, to successfully deliver coordinated software releases.
- Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to build relationships and partnerships with people of all levels and functions across the company to achieve common goals.
- Presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate program status to multiple levels within the company, including senior leadership.
- Expertise in working with both Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies
- An understanding of network security products, supply chain, manufacturing, and hardware development methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to lead teams to solve complex technical and business problems.
- Involvement with third party contracts and management of outsourced activities / deliveries to meet project timelines.
- The ability to influence key partners, senior leaders, and external partners.
- Experience establishing repeatable processes to optimize the delivery of future products.
- The desire to drive continuous improvement and lead change within a product development organization.

What You Bring:

- 10+ years minimum experience in manufacturing and/or technical product development
- 5+ years of Project and Program Management experience with complex software and hardware programs spanning multiple development teams
- Proficiency with project management and product development tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Agile PLM, and MS Project / Smartsheets
- BA/BS degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.

You have an advantage if you possess:

- Experience leading the development of SaaS / Cloud software products
- Expertise working on new product introductions with manufacturers, suppliers, and product development teams.
- Previous successful certification of network security products to FIPS, Common Criteria, DoDIN and/or CSfC standards
- PMP Certification

## #LI-KB7

#LI-Pune

#waterfall #Saas #networking #program SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

At SonicWall, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse mix of talented people and providing active security solutions in 100+ countries.

[Applicant Privacy Notice](https://www.sonicwall.com/legal/job-applicant-privacy-notice/)

## About SonicWall

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SonicWall delivers advanced, cost‑effective cybersecurity solutions for organizations of all sizes, powered by real‑time threat intelligence and a partner‑first platform.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Francisco Partners; no public ticker)
- **Headquarters**: Milpitas, California, USA
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed (company was originally founded as SonicWALL, Inc.)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Computer and Network Security, Cybersecurity
- **Target customers**: SMBs, mid‑market enterprises, government agencies, channel partners (10,000+ global partners)
- **Mission**: To design and develop advanced, cost‑effective cybersecurity solutions built on superior threat intelligence that evolves with partners’ and customers’ needs.
- **Purpose**: To protect and empower the well‑being of organizations online.

## Products & Services
- **Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW)**: Hardware and virtual firewalls with integrated threat prevention, intrusion detection, and application control.
- **Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) / ZTNA**: Zero‑trust network access solutions for secure remote access.
- **Endpoint Protection**: Anti‑virus, anti‑malware, and advanced threat protection for endpoints.
- **SonicWall Unified Management**: Multi‑tenant architecture for centralized policy and device management.
- **Managed Protection Bundle**: Subscription service backed by SonicWall’s threat research and 24/7 SOC.
- **SAMI (SonicWall AI)**: Embedded AI to simplify operations, resolve issues faster, and reduce noise.
- **Global Response Intelligent Defense (GRID) Threat Network**: Real‑time threat intelligence network powering all products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Annual Revenue**: Approximately $480 M (estimated; source: LinkedIn)
- **Total Funding**: Not applicable (private, owned by Francisco Partners; previously acquired by Dell and later taken private)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Francisco Partners (parent company); 10,000+ channel partners; 1.1 million security sensors deployed in 215 countries
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Active job postings surged +92.7% monthly and +172.4% quarterly (LinkedIn data)
  - Recent introduction of SAMI AI and new Managed Protection bundle
  - Expanding Cloud Secure Edge (ZTNA) offerings
  - Headcount of ~1,241 (LinkedIn) to ~1,832 (Built In) – conflicting reports; both cited below

## Competitive Advantages
- **Partner‑first ecosystem**: Strong channel partner network (10,000+) gives broad reach and loyalty.
- **30+ years of cybersecurity expertise**: Deep domain knowledge and a dedicated threat research center (GRID).
- **Real‑time, multi‑vector protection**: Covers network, cloud, endpoint, and remote access in a unified platform.
- **Cost‑effective for SMBs**: Positioned as affordable yet enterprise‑grade security.
- **Embedded AI (SAMI)**: Differentiates by simplifying operations and reducing alert fatigue.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI‑driven automation**: Expanding SAMI to automate threat response and streamline management.
- **Cloud‑first security**: Growing Cloud Secure Edge (ZTNA) and managed services for hybrid/remote work.
- **Partner enablement**: Strengthening tools and programs for channel partners.
- **Global expansion**: Operating in 46 countries; hiring aggressively in India, US, Canada, and Europe.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, innovative, and fun environment with a “never alone” philosophy. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster inclusion and belonging.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Mix of remote, in‑office, and hybrid roles; many positions are fully remote (US, Canada, Europe, India).
- **Wellness & Benefits**: Mental and physical wellness programs, paid time off, ample holidays, work‑life balance, and competitive compensation.
- **Recognition**: Awards tied to core values; outstanding performance is celebrated.
- **Engineering Culture**: Heavy focus on networking, security, and AI; teams in Pune, Bengaluru, and US offices. Strong learning and development opportunities.
- **Social Responsibility**: Community engagement, fundraising for nonprofits, and partnerships to access untapped talent pools.

## Sources
1. [SonicWall Careers](https://www.sonicwall.com/careers)
2. [SonicWall Website](https://www.sonicwall.com/)
3. [SonicWall Jobs on Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonicwall)
4. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonicwall)
5. [Built In SonicWall Profile](https://builtin.com/company/sonicwall)

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