Director Executive and Internal Communications, Palo Alto Networks
Product
$148-241k
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Open for applications
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$148-241k
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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 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
- 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
- Lead a team of high performing communications professionals
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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