Director, Integrated Programs

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

At Palo Alto Networks, our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before, and we are looking for a strategic architect to lead how we bring our cybersecurity narrative to market. In this role, you will define the systems, operating rhythms, and strategic architecture that connect brand storytelling, product narratives, and demand generation into cohesive customer experiences. You will act as the connective tissue between leadership in Brand, Product Marketing, Field, and Sales, ensuring our global initiatives scale consistently while driving measurable market impact and influencing complex buying groups.

Core Responsibilities

• Operationalize and Evolve the Integrated Marketing Framework — Scale the integrated program framework across the organization and continuously refine the model through daily cross-functional collaboration and real-time performance insights.

• Translate Business Strategy into Market Programs — Convert high-level company priorities and product launches into tactical, coordinated marketing programs that directly influence specific buyer journeys.

• Drive Cross-Functional Alignment — Serve as the daily strategic connector between Brand, Digital, and Sales teams to ensure every marketing initiative maintains a unified narrative and shared accountability.

• Establish Program Governance and Planning Cadence — Create the practical operating rhythms and prioritization models that allow global marketing teams to execute integrated programs with high efficiency.

• Champion Marketing Best Practices — Proactively introduce industry insights and modern marketing approaches to improve the daily design, execution, and optimization of integrated programs.

• Lead Change Through Innovation — Drive the hands-on adoption of new engagement models and AI-enabled capabilities to enhance marketing effectiveness and overall program performance.

• Elevate Marketing Measurement — Partner with analytics teams to ensure every program is supported by a measurement framework that ties daily marketing activity to pipeline influence and revenue impact.

• Scale Programs Globally with Regional Flexibility — Develop repeatable, modular program frameworks that empower regional teams to execute global initiatives while adapting to local market dynamics.

• Foster Collaboration and High-Performing Teams — Build a daily environment that encourages curiosity and innovation, helping diverse teams raise the bar on marketing effectiveness.

• Act as a Strategic Thought Partner — Provide critical input on major marketing initiatives and product launches to ensure programs reflect our strategic priorities and market leadership.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 12–15+ Years of B2B Marketing Expertise — Deep background in enterprise technology or cybersecurity with experience leading campaign architecture in complex global environments.

• Mastery of the Buyer Journey — Strong understanding of how brand investment and demand generation work together to influence multi-stakeholder buying groups.

• Matrixed Organization Leadership — Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across marketing, product, and sales teams without direct reporting lines.

• Systems Thinking — Experience designing scalable marketing frameworks and improving the operating models that help large organizations work more effectively.

• Strategic Communication — Exceptional storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize complex strategies into clear narratives for senior executive leadership.

Leadership Traits We Value

• Curious and forward-looking with a passion for exploring new ideas and emerging marketing approaches.

• A systems thinker who enjoys designing scalable frameworks that enable organizations to operate more effectively.

• A collaborative leader who thrives in complex environments and can align diverse teams around a shared vision.

• A builder who enjoys shaping new operating models and improving how organizations work.

• A strategic communicator who can connect marketing initiatives to broader business outcomes.

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$194,000.00 - $266,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.