# Director Business Operations - Digital Marketing at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Director-Business-Operations---Digital-Marketing_JR-021433-1
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-director-business-operations-digital-marketing/

## About the role

The Director Business Operations - Digital Marketing owns the operational rhythm of the business and coordinates strategic initiatives for the Digital Marketing organization at Palo Alto Networks. Reporting directly to the SVP, Global Digital Marketing, you will act as a critical force multiplier for the SVP serving as the trusted representative across the organization, translating executive vision into execution, and keeping the business running smoothly.

## What they're looking for

- 15+ years of experience in Digital Marketing, Marketing Operations, Strategic Operations, or Chief of Staff roles within a global enterprise technology or SaaS company (Digital Marketing experience is preferred)
- Proven track record as a high-impact individual contributor operating as a trusted advisor to senior executives (VP/SVP/C-Suite) and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong ownership mindset with a reputation for identifying risks before they escalate to the SVP’s and CMO’s desk, arriving with structured analysis and clear decision frameworks
- Absolute integrity and experience handling sensitive operational decisions, organizational changes, budget allocations, and executive communications
- Exceptional skill in coordinating through central strategy and operations teams (specifically Digital Strategic Operations) to align priorities, track deliverables, and execute programs smoothly
- Strong understanding of modern enterprise B2B SaaS demand generation, digital marketing channels, MarTech/AdTech ecosystems, and lead-to-revenue models