Public Relations Manager, Product

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 Career

We're looking for an experienced Product Public Relations Manager to support the Cortex organization and serve as the lead communications advisor to the Cortex product and product marketing teams. In this role, you'll be responsible for strategic thinking and execution of communication campaigns, including product launches, industry events, thought leadership programs and proactive media engagements, as well as strategies to support an organization that is constantly innovating and evolving.

You are passionate about technology and innovation and the people behind them. Things like firewalls, platformization and AI make your heart beat and your imagination race. You enjoy turning complex and technical products and features into compelling (and understandable!) stories, and you're able to pivot quickly from audience to audience. As part of Marketing and the Global Communications team, you'll be a key point of contact across organizations, ensuring the right narratives are told across multiple channels.

Your Impact

• Serve as the primary communications advisor to the Cortex team, including product, product marketing, content, social, analyst relations and legal.
• Develop and execute external communications plans and narratives that engage multiple audiences and connect them to the company strategy and product vision
• Write, edit, review and drive impactful Cortex content positioning Palo Alto Networks as the leader in cybersecurity. Content includes press releases, bylines, blogs, media pitches, briefing documents and books, messaging, FAQ, coverage reports, internal messages, and blogs.
• Manage PR agency in North America and support the execution of our global PR strategy
• Ensure messages are consistent across all media and departments of the organization
• Establish ongoing metrics; measure everything to ensure success, and pivot early and often

Your Experience

• 6 plus years of experience in public relations (in-house or agency), ideally in tech - cybersecurity preferred
• Results oriented to develop and execute on integrated PR plans and impart knowledge to stakeholders for various initiatives (product launches, events, reactive, etc.)
• Proven ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design/execute integrated communications approaches
• Possess strong critical thinking, project management and time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and solutions-oriented as well as lead and manage projects simultaneously on deadline
• Ability to craft compelling narratives from technical features
• Be savvy at managing up and sideways to move a project forward, pass roadblocks and finish on time--while building relationships with co-workers and senior leadership
• This is a hybrid position located in Santa Clara, CA.

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 $123,000 - $199,000/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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA

Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-009459

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-10T16:42:50