Manager Employee Communications

Your Career

If you have a passion for helping employees feel connected to a meaningful mission fantastic leaders industryleading products this is the role for you. In this role you will partner closely with stakeholders from across the business to meticulously plan and execute communication and change management plans that help keep employees informed engaged and excited! Some of the key programs youll be taking the lead on include our Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) communication efforts and the closely relatedInclusion and Diversity (I&D) and Social Impact (corporate philanthropy and employee engagement) programs. In addition to these you may work on global process updates organization updates and planning and executing the communication for large internal events and meetings across various corporate functions. You do not need to be a subject matter expert in these areas having the underlying communication skill and ability to express ideas is what we are looking for. 

Your Impact

While no two days will look the same the superpowers you bring to our team will be used nonstop! Here are some of the areas youll help shape message and create:

• Lead the implementation of the employee communications strategy for ESGI&D and Social Impact providing thought partnership to the CoE leads  This includes key messages tactics channels and measurement of these communications
• Plan create and execute content moments in collaboration with our employer brand experts to bring the stories of our ESG I&D and Social Impact efforts to future employees (through social content careers website content and corporate website updates)
• Develop and maintain a content calendar for ESG I&D and Social Impact to ensure that internal communications are timely relevant and aligned with key company events/milestones and external communications as needed
• Write and edit short and longform highly visible content including emails talking points articles and scripts ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative that aligns to audience needs
• Lead the employee narrative for the Palo Alto Networks ESGI&D and Social Impact strategy and efforts including promotion of our cultural recognition moments I&D learning programs inclusive business practices community impact and digital equity efforts and assist with social crises response
• Partner with G&A functions on key initiatives examples of this could include things like the rollout of our employee copilot (Panda AI!) announcements of new programs coming out of finance
• Create and deliver/manage employee communications content to be delivered through channels including but not limited to email newsletters intranet digital signage Slack and more that align to the overall employee communications strategy
• Be able to articulate change management plans and measure success of changes like employee adoption of new processes and tools use of new programs or new behaviors established  Bring our values to life across all communications you prepare
• Prepare metrics reports and show ROI on the communication channels youre choosing to use
• Be active in identifying gaps and proposing pilots or solutions to fill them we are an iterative team who love to pioneer new ways to connect with employees! 
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in internal communications 

Qualifications :

Your Experience

• 8 years of relevant experience in strategic communication planning program communication management or change management
• Ability and passion for writing and editing with a human touch
• A thoughtful and detailed planner you let no detail go unnoticed or unexplored when it comes to landing your key messages and winning the hearts and minds of employees
• Disruptive thinker how can we do things differently and have the skills to help influence others to try (we love trying!)
• Comfortable working with data and insights to help us continue to engage employees in meaningful ways 
• Familiarity with employee communication/marketing tools (LumApps Slack Workshop employee advocacy etc.)
• Comfort working on multiple initiatives with competing deadlines and the ability to land each plan with precision and flawless execution
• You thrive on having the trust of your leader and high autonomy to deliver your best work
• Ability to fluidly navigate between strategy and execution (can develop highlevel strategic plans and also produce crisp clear communications)
• This role is based at our HQ office in Santa Clara

Additional Information :

The Team

Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable...you guessed it people. Were one team driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters and within the people team you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the worlds most challenging cybersecurity threats.

You will be part of a growing passionate and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world.

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 nonsales roles) or base salary commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $128000 $207000/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

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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.