Senior Manager

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks xc2 xae 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 AreWe 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 At Palo Alto Networks we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed This setup fosters casual conversations problem-solving and trusted relationships Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision Your CareerWe re looking for a senior communicator to lead product executive internal and site communications supporting our India site leadership and strategy This self-driven communications lead will act as the principal communications advisor to the executive leadership team in India and partner closely with HR people partners regional communications and recruiting teams In this role you ll be responsible for executive communications for the Product SVP and General Manager of our India offices internal communications for a large R D organization and external engagements with community partners including universities and local trade associations This includes creating internal and external communications strategies internal employee engagement program plans and supporting external partner outreach for a variety of mediums The ideal candidate will be able to work independently thrive in ambiguity support an organization that is constantly innovating and collaborate effectively with stakeholders You are passionate about technology and innovation and the people behind them You enjoy turning complex and technical products and features into compelling and understandable stories to engage a variety of audiences both internally and externally You are excited about managing projects that help connect employees customers and the larger community to exciting cybersecurity innovations and engineering excellence being led by our teams in India As part of the Global Communications team you ll be a key point of contact for our India site ensuring the right narratives are told across multiple channels Your Impact Serve as the principal communications advisor to the SVP Product and General Manager of our country presence in India Establish and execute executive and internal communications plans and narratives that engage multiple audiences employees customers partners and beyond and connect them to the company strategy and product vision Ensure organizational initiatives changes and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders Ensure messages are consistent across all media and departments of the organization Plan edit and develop content for a variety of channels and audiences Internal events the intranet Slack newsletters Externally-facing blogs customer presentations keynotes social media posts Partner-facing emails newsletters events Plan and execute on internal and external engagement programs that highlight our country-level innovations and engineering excellence establish our company as a great place to work and showcase our investment in the community through partnerships with trade organizations and universities Manage executive s external presence in conjunction with the JAPAC PR and social teams including social media strategy and media and analyst engagements Establish ongoing metrics measure everything to ensure success and pivot early and often Collaboration with cross functional teams across our India sites as well as communications counterparts in APAC and the US Develop tools templates and best practices to scale communications efforts across India sites QualificationsYour Experience8 plus years communications experience in cybersecurity preferred internal and executive communications background is essential project management experience is a plusHighly organized and self-motivated individual who will oversee timely first-rate executionExcellent english written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey business strategies and complex technologies to audiences in compelling ways Kannada language understanding a plusStrong team player and creative thinkerAbility to build strong relationships with senior leadersAbility to work under pressure to adhere to tight last-minute deadlinesAbility to navigate ambiguity drive clarityAdditional InformationThe TeamWe are the global cybersecurity leader known for always challenging the security status quo Our mission is to protect our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyberattacks This has given us the privilege of safely enabling tens of thousands of organizations and their customers Our pioneering Security Operating Platform emboldens their digital transformation with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in security automation and analytics By delivering a true platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of change-makers like us we provide highly effective and innovative cybersecurity across clouds networks and mobile devices Our Security Operating Platform is built for automation It is easy to operate with capabilities that work together so customers can prevent successful cyberattacks They can use analytics to automate routine tasks so they can focus on what matters We are known for continuously delivering innovations Our 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 To learn more about our dedication to inclusion and innovation visit our Life at Palo Alto Networks page and our diversity website 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 Our CommitmentWe 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 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 Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country Unless applicable law requires otherwise you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if The job requires accessing a company worksite The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements please inquire with the recruiter