Manager, Corporate Communications (Public Sector & M&A Narrative)

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks were united by a shared missionto protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here everyone has a voice and every idea counts. If youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are youre in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption Collaboration Execution Integrity and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest we invite you to join us!

Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a high-energy strategically-minded Manager of Corporate this role you will be the day-to-day architect of our Woven Threadthe unified narrative that connects our Public Sector leadership our M&A activity and our Corporate mission.

You will report to the Head of Global Crisis Communications and Reputation Management and work at the intersection of policy and PR. This isnt just about getting hits; its about ensuring that every piece of communication strengthens Palo Alto Networks reputation as the worlds AI-powered security partner of choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Draft high-impact content that weave together our Public Sector wins and Corporate milestones.

• Narrative Guardrail: Audit outbound messaging from various business units to ensure it aligns with the core Corporate Narrative and doesnt silo our impact.

• Project Management: Lead the comms drumbeat for major initiatives ensuring a steady stream of stories that reinforce our unified identity.

• Policy Storytelling: Partner with the Head of Global Crisis Communications and Reputation Management to turn complex policy positions into compelling external narratives for media and stakeholders.

• Field PR: Support the Federal and SLED teams by identifying Hero Stories within government accounts and pitching them to relevant trade and top-tier media.

• Integration Lead: Manage the tactical communication workstreams for acquisitions from Day 1 announcements to the ongoing narrative onboarding of new teams.

• Reputation Monitoring: Maintain an always-on pulse on industry sentiment to support the Head of Global Crisis Communications and Reputation Management in proactive reputation management and crisis readiness.

• Toolkit Development: Build Executive Briefing Packs (talking points FAQs and scripts) that empower our leaders to speak consistently about the companys woven thread.

• Placement Coordination: Identify and secure speaking opportunities and awards that elevate our Public Sector and Corporate experts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience or Masters degree with 6 years of experience in PR Corporate Communications or Public Affairs.

• Experience in B2B or government -adjacent roles is a major plus.

• Exceptional Writing: Ability to take a technical white paper on AI or a dry M&A filing and turn it into a must-read story.

• Agility: A manager-doer mindsetcomfortable pivoting from a high-level strategy meeting to drafting a rapid-response press statement.

• Organization: Must be a pro at juggling multiple projects (M&A Public Sector and Corp PR) without letting the Woven Thread fray.

• AI-Forward: High proficiency in using AI tools to streamline content production brainstorm creative angles and analyze media pull-through.

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. 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 trailblazers that dream big take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

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