Company 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!
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.
Job Description
Your Career
As our Product Marketing Leader you will lead the team that is responsible for the success of Palo Alto Networks industry-leading 5G security and IoT Security solutions. This role will set the strategic direction and own the positioning for our business, ultimately delivering customer acquisition, pipeline and thought leadership to meet our business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a product marketing leader who can manage all aspects of marketing strategy, positioning, planning, budgets, big bets, metrics, and reporting. The role requires strong domain knowledge in cybersecurity and experience in IoT, 5G, Medical IoT or Operational Technologies (OT). Great people leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are a must.
Your Impact
Own the overall marketing strategy for 5G Security and our IoT Security products
Lead a high-performing team of product marketing professionals
Shape and evolve positioning for to establish a bold, differentiated point of view in the industry
Deliver world-class thought leadership and storytelling that elevates Palo Alto Networks overall brand
Work closely with direct reports to develop marketing plans, execute initiatives to meet our growth targets, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and growth
Act as the spokesperson for the business in front of customers, analysts, media, and internal audiences
Qualifications
Your Experience
10+ years of experience in enterprise marketing, including previous product marketing leadership experience
Demonstrated track record that proves deep knowledge of security with a strong preference for expertise in 5G or IoT
Strategic and analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to simplify complex concepts and articulate uniquely differentiated value propositions to both technical and business audiences, especially in the cloud security domain
Strong people leadership skills - ability to prioritize, create clarity, motivate, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work through others
The ideal candidate possesses a blend of marketing, business, and technical security savvy - a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality in an emerging or established market
Experience in full product lifecycle management, from business planning to launch to program management and measurement, particularly within security operations
Demonstrated ability to influence up, down, and across functionally to peers and collaborate across multiple groups
Additional Information
The Team
Step into a marketing role at Palo Alto Networks, where your innovation drives global impact against escalating cyber threats in this era of AI. You'll seize the unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge strategies and compelling content while collaborating with industry-leading experts in the fast-paced cybersecurity landscape. Here, your creativity directly contributes to a safer digital future for everyone, fostering your growth and development in this ever-evolving market.
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 $216,000 - $297,000/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 [email protected].
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.
