Palo Alto Sr Director Communications - EMEAL 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

354128906

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

This is a full time position based in Amsterdam or London (PANW EMEA LATAM HQ), with the ability to travel frequently to London, Paris, Munich and other regional offices.

Your Impact

• The principal communications advisor to Palo Alto Networks’ CEO for EMEA and LATAM, lead and scale a communications team that is passionate about security
• Works closely with and reports directly to the VP of Global Communications
• Leads the team that is responsible for external (public relations), executive and internal communications, and analyst relations for the region
• Directly provides Executive Communications support for the Regional EMEA LATAM CEO Communications - Media Relations, LinkedIn, Internal/Employee, including speaking opportunities and more
• Develop a variety of Executive Comms materials including Media Training of Executives (EMEA LATAM LT/VP level)
• Plan, edit, and write content for a variety of internal communications media, such as the company intranet and Slack
• Responsible for development and execution of communications strategy, budgets and agency relationships across multiple countries
• Establish thought leadership programs, executive communication in support, social media strategy, and internal programs in conjunction with senior leadership across business, product, marketing and people teams
• Build and maintain messaging to support business priorities, including rolling up your sleeves and writing materials for executives
• Establish ongoing metrics - measure everything to ensure success, and pivot early and often
• Lead communication strategy around regional reputational issues
• Inside the EMEA/LATAM region, lead internal communications strategy that fosters community, culture and pride in working at Palo Alto Networks
• Collaborate with global communication and marketing teams in all of the above

Your Experience

• At least 12 years of PR and/or communications experience focused on the EMEA region, with a background leading teams in tech, preferably cybersecurity
• Experience advising and partnering with C-Suite executives on communications
• Proven experience in Executive Communications
• Proven experience in Public Relations and issues management
• Further experience in global (including Latin America) markets a plus
• Strong understanding of the regional media environment, with a proven track record building media relationships and shaping stories that drive conversations
• Experience directing agencies across multiple countries
• A respected manager, with experience building (and inspiring!) teams, along with the ability to build relationships with senior executives
• Highly organized and self-motivated, overseeing timely, first-rate execution
• A team player and creative thinker, with experience working with global teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, writing samples required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.