Manager, Corporate Communications (Public Sector & M&A Narrative)

Palo Alto Networks•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Palo Alto Networks®, the mission is to protect our digital way of life by solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. The company aims to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, trailblazing the path and shaping the future of the industry through values like Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. AI is woven into everything they do to augment individual impact. Palo Alto Networks is seeking a high-energy, strategically-minded Manager of Corporate Communications. This role involves being the day-to-day architect of the "Woven Thread"—a unified narrative connecting Public Sector leadership, M&A activity, and the Corporate mission. The manager will report to the Head of Global Crisis Communications and Reputation Management and work at the intersection of policy and PR, focusing on strengthening the company’s reputation as the world’s AI-powered security partner of choice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience in PR, Corporate Communications, or Public Affairs.
Exceptional Writing: Ability to take a technical white paper on AI or a dry M&A filing and turn it into a "must-read" story.
Agility: A "manager-doer" mindset—comfortable pivoting from a high-level strategy meeting to drafting a rapid-response press statement.
Organization: Must be a pro at juggling multiple projects (M&A, Public Sector, and Corp PR) without letting the "Woven Thread" fray.
AI-Forward: High proficiency in using AI tools to streamline content production, brainstorm creative angles, and analyze media pull-through.

Nice To Haves

Experience in B2B or government -adjacent roles is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Content Creation: Draft high-impact content that weave together our Public Sector wins and Corporate milestones.
Narrative Guardrail: Audit outbound messaging from various business units to ensure it aligns with the core Corporate Narrative and doesn't "silo" our impact.
Project Management: Lead the "comms drumbeat" for major initiatives, ensuring a steady stream of stories that reinforce our unified identity.
Policy Storytelling: Partner with the Head of Global Crisis Communications and Reputation Management to turn complex policy positions into compelling external narratives for media and stakeholders.
Field PR: Support the Federal and SLED teams by identifying "Hero Stories" within government accounts and pitching them to relevant trade and top-tier media.
Integration Lead: Manage the tactical communication workstreams for acquisitions from Day 1 announcements to the ongoing "narrative onboarding" of new teams.
Reputation Monitoring: Maintain an "always-on" pulse on industry sentiment to support the Head of Global Crisis Communications and Reputation Management in proactive reputation management and crisis readiness.
Toolkit Development: Build "Executive Briefing Packs" (talking points, FAQs, and scripts) that empower our leaders to speak consistently about the company’s woven thread.
Placement Coordination: Identify and secure speaking opportunities and awards that elevate our Public Sector and Corporate experts.