Job Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. 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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Your Career

Our channel mission is to build a partner ecosystem of next-generation security innovators, experts at enhancing our security platform to prevent successful cyberattacks. Success is dependent on building a world-class channel organization. With this in mind, we are looking for a Director, Global Partner Experience to join our Global Partner Experience and Programs team.

The Director, Global Partner Experience requires a unique combination of communications and go-to-market expertise. The ideal candidate is looking for a career opportunity where they can: make an impact; isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done; thrives on accountability; and is passionate about helping partners succeed. 

This leader is responsible for working globally and cross functionally to strengthen partner messaging and communication. This includes maximizing awareness and adoption of key partner programs, training, tools and initiatives.

Your Impact

• Creation and execution of SVP and VP of WW Channels communications plan, including key deliverables, milestones and metrics
• Developing the overall channel story/messaging, including driving global and cross-functional alignment
• Executive Communications for SVP and VP of Worldwide Channels, including messaging platform, keynotes, webinars, social media as well as internal field and partner communications
• Being the liaison to the PR team, providing updated channel messaging, facts, figures and story ideas
• Leading launch and acquisition comms to channel when those items warrant SVP and VP of Worldwide Channel involvement
• Creation of quarterly channel messaging document
• Creation of content for videos, newsletters, documents and web pages 

Qualifications

Your Experience

• BA/BS degree in marketing, communications or related field or equivalent military experience required
• 12+ years of channel, field, or corporate communications experience with preferably 5+ years in security industry
• Experience developing a comprehensive executive communications strategy 
• Experience working in a global organization
• Ability to work cross functionally and to collaborate to drive results
• Possess solid understanding of channel/go-to-market strategy
• Proven partner marketing and communication skills, including the ability to simplify a complex message/story
• 5+ years of social media experience
• Excellent time management, presentation, written and verbal skills
• Strong project management skills 
• Results oriented and accountable
• Ability to travel 

Additional Information

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 $212000 - $292000/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

We’re problem solvers that 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Worldwide, Work visa,

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