Senior Manager Executive and Internal Communications, Product

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

We are looking for a Senior Executive and Internal Communications Manager to support the Product organization as the principal communications advisor to the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CT&PO) and his leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting the internal communications strategy for an organization which is constantly innovating, deploying leaders and executing communications within that framework. A creative and strategic thinker who is excited by tech and innovation and the people that drive it, you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and has a proven track record building communications strategies that inform as well as motivate employees. Experience in internal communications for a large organization is essential.

Your Impact

• Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with senior leadership

• Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders

• Plan, edit, and write content for a variety of internal communications media, such as the company intranet and Slack

• Draft senior executives’ written and spoken messages to employees, including Keynotes, Board and EBC decks, briefing docs in collaboration with AR/PR for media and analyst interviews.

• Ensure product functionality and positioning are successfully and consistently communicated to employees and stakeholders to drive alignment and clarity - this includes customers and the Board.

• Plan, edit, and develop content for a variety of channels, audiences and media, including: the intranet and Slack, external blogs, customer presentations and messages, incident/crisis response-related communications, and external keynotes
  Manage the Chief Technology and Product Officer’s external profile, including social media strategy; and speaking, media and analyst engagements (in partnership with PR/Analyst Relations/Social teams)

• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all media and departments of the organization

• Plan, edit, and write content for occasional external events for the CT&PO and some of his leadership team

Your Experience 

• 8-10 years communications experience, including supporting a Product executive or CIO/CTO both internal and executive communications background is essential

• Experience leading comms for a complex enterprise technology function, and both building and implementing strategic, holistic communication strategies, especially for large org transformations

• Ability to synthesize data and technical information and uplevel for various audiences

• Steely under pressure, undaunted by tight, last-minute deadlines; pro at juggling multiple initiatives and executing with speed in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate business strategies and complex technologies into relatable stories (writing exercise required)

• Strong team player and creative thinker 

• Track record of building strong relationships with and advising senior leaders

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity 

• Understanding of enterprise technical services organizations helpful but not required

The Team

Step into a marketing role at Palo Alto Networks, where your innovation drives global impact against escalating cyber threats in this era of AI. You'll seize the unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge strategies and compelling content while collaborating with industry-leading experts in the fast-paced cybersecurity landscape. Here, your creativity directly contributes to a safer digital future for everyone, fostering your growth and development in this ever-evolving market.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $148000 - $241000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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  [email protected].

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.