Palo Alto Networks

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Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to 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 you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re 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! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary We’re looking for an experienced Public Sector & Policy Executive and External (Public Relations) Manager to serve as the lead communications advisor and support our AI-powered security platforms and solutions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for working cross functionally to create narratives and communications strategies to support organizations that keep our business top of mind for federal, local and state organizations as well as highlight Palo Alto Networks as a great place to work by sharing all the good we do for our communities, environment and amplify our leading education programs. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary communications advisor to internal stakeholders focused on Public Sector & Policy, including Federal, State Local & Education, Marketing, Executive Communications, Content, Social, Analyst Relations and Legal. Create and manage communications programs to support our Public Sector and Policy teams. Establish communications strategies that engage external audiences and connect them to the company’s strategy and product vision. Manage cross-functional alignment, ensuring external communications strategies map to and support broader company initiatives. Develop media materials including press releases, pitches, blog posts, talking points, articles, and social media sharing content, in collaboration with the Public Sector and Policy teams to support campaigns and launches. Manage external PR agency support, to include management of plans, deliverables, and contracting needs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to review and contribute to external speaking and interview opportunities, including live social media discussions, paid placements or event presentations. Set goals and plans and measure everything to ensure success, and amplify wins to support broader business objectives. Champion executive thought leadership in the tech sector, securing high-value opportunities at industry events, in top-tier media, and across owned channels to reinforce company innovation and leadership. Develop and execute executive visibility campaigns across relevant social media channels in order to drive influence across the Public Sector and Policy space. Work and build strong relationships with top-tier media in these sectors. Establish ongoing metrics to demonstrate message pull through, product alignment, share of voice. Serve as the principal communications advisor to public sector global policy leaders and their leadership team. Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with senior leadership. Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders. Ensure messages are consistent across all media and departments of the organization. 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, briefing docs for press/analyst interviews using a multimedia approach including docs, video, live meetings, AI and more. Support with preparation and delivery of quarterly Public Sector All Hands sessions. Qualifications 8-12 years proven communications experience, including experience supporting a Product or Public Sector executive both executive and external communications background is essential. Self motivated, able to work independently, run campaigns, activities and projects end to end with minimal supervision. Proficient in building executive presentations, compelling pitches and press releases leveraging Google Suite, media management tools like Cision, PR Newswire, LinkedIn. AI-forward - Able to use AI tools to better curate compelling content, creatively conceptualize plans and operationalize metrics. Able to think and work quickly to accomplish tasks. Cool 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. 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. - /yr Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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. Please use this form to provide us with information that will help direct your request and find your data in all of our systems