Our Mission

　　At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

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

　　Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

　　Our Approach to Work

　　We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

　　At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

　　Your Career

　　You will be responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive Corporate Responsibility strategy to achieve sustainable outcomes in environmental, social and governance (ESG) business practices. Leadership in CR/ESG aligns with Palo Alto Networks vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the day before.

　　You will work across the business to deliver an integrated CR/ESG plan taking creative approaches to meet the needs of today and to make sure we are prepared for the future. As the leader of the CR/ESG team you will need to understand innovative CR/ESG business practices and how they relate to Palo Alto Networks and our value chain, monitor and prepare for the changing regulatory landscape in ESG and engage employees - in both their business roles and as individuals - to be an integral and effective part of social and environmental impact. You will be a champion for change and be a coach to the ESG Steering Committee, Executive leadership and business process owners on this journey. Our CR/ESG portfolio has expanded significantly over the last five years and we have bold ambitions to continue to be the safe, secure and sustainable cyber security partner of choice.

　　Your Impact

　　Develop & Execute the Long-Term CR/ESG Strategy - with direction from the Board, ESG Executive Council and leaders, conceive and achieve excellence in CR/ESG strategies - Chair the ESG Steering Committee to drive alignment of core projects that advance our CR/ESG leadership position - Prepare and deliver strategic updates to leaders up to and including the Board

　　Monitor, Measure and Improve ESG Performance - own the company’s relationships with key ESG rating entities such as MSCI, ISS, Sustainalytics, S&P Global, EcoVadis and more to ensure our performance is accurately measured and scored - Recommend and execute approaches that demonstrate continuous improvement in our performance

　　Integrate CR/ESG Across our Business Functions - collaborate with Investor Relations, Legal, Accounting, Marketing, Operations, and Sales Operations and other functions to ensure CR/ESG information is accurate and appropriately represented in regulatory filings, investor briefs, RFPs, corporate collateral and more

　　Lead a Team of Environmental & Social Impact Experts - provide leadership and direction to achieve the company’s ambitious renewable energy and emissions reductions targets - Increase the awareness and adoption of our signature cybersecurity education programs

　　Deliver engaging and impactful experiences for employees to uplift vulnerable communities through giving, matching and volunteerism and ensure alignment with our employee value proposition - Conceive and launch strategic philanthropic investment initiatives to have lasting impact in the global communities in which we live and work

　　Deliver a Drumbeat of Communications - working with internal and corporate communications teams, you will create a steady flow of collateral that informs and inspires stakeholders and celebrates our CR/ESG outcomes - You will own the company’s annual ESG Reporting practice, including the data collection of key ESG metrics, while adhering to sound compliance and assurance practices

　　Change Management - because CR/ESG practices are continuously evolving, you will drive change initiatives in the adoption of these practices, ensuring effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement and that changes stick

　　Data-Driven Decision Making - Utilize analytics and data to identify trends, assess the impact of CR/ESG initiatives, and make data-driven recommendations to the leadership team and ESG Steering Committee

　　Your Experience

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required plus progressive CR/ESG experience, preferably in a technology organization or technology related business or equivalent military experience required

　　The ideal candidate will have strong experience in using the ESG/CSR strategy to bolster employee engagement in the local communities.

　　Experience executing CR/ESG strategies by analyzing needs and setting goals to make a positive impact on the business and the communities we operate in - ability to set priorities, stay focused, and manage time in a fast paced environment

　　Ability to establish strong relationships at all levels and across functions within the organization

　　Track record of effectively coaching leaders and advising action in sensitive or ambiguous situations

　　Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to organize and analyze data and a love for driving programs from data insights

　　Strong track record of bringing a collaborative, diversity-valued, positive attitude and fun required to a thriving people team

　　Executive presence and the ability to engage with our Board and senior leadership team

　　The Team

　　Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable...you guessed it, our people. We’re 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 world’s most aggressive cybersecurity risks. Our People team is centered on building, attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most passionate and committed talent to our organization, fulfilling that mission. We focus on building strong teams, centered on respect and enablement, empowering our employees to seek their career goals. 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.

　　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 [email protected].

　　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.

　　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 $201,500/yr to $325,950/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .

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