Director Internal Communications, Product

Company: Palo Alto Networks
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks-- everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren't easy goals to accomplish - but we're not here for easy. We're here for better. 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.Job DescriptionYour CareerWe are looking for an Internal Communications Director to support the Product organization as the principal communications advisor to the Chief Product Officer (CPO) 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* 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 CPO and some of his leadership teamQualificationsYour Experience* Demonstrable successful years of communications experience, with a focus on internal communications in a product organization preferred* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Outstanding presentation skills, with experience presenting to an executive audience* Strong team player and creative thinker* Ability to influence without authority and to build strong senior relationships to gain input and buy-in for design and implementation of changes* Highly organized and self-motivated individual who will oversee timely, first-rate execution* Ability to work under pressure to adhere to tight, last-minute deadlinesAdditional InformationOur CommitmentWe'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.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.Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

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