Director Executive and Internal Communications, Product

Your Career

We are looking for a Director of Executive and Internal Communications to support the Product organization as the principal communications advisor to the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CT&PO) and his leadership 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 Officers 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
  Lead a team of high performing communications professionals

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• 10-15 plus years communications experience including experience 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 leader 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

• Ability to work out of our Santa Clara office in our hybrid model

Additional Information :

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. Youll 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

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

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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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.