Director, Digital Marketing Operations & Strategy

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking aDirector of Business Operations for Digital Marketing to orchestrate executive-level programs and align global teams with strategic priorities. You will translate the SVP's vision into execution, manage cross-functional roadmaps, and drive performance across marketing channels and tools.

The role requires 15+ years in digital marketing or related operations within a global tech environment and demands strong storytelling, integrity, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Digital Marketing, Marketing Operations, Strategic Operations, or Chief of Staff roles within a global enterprise technology or SaaS company.
• Proven track record as a trusted advisor to senior executives (VP/SVP/C-Suite) with influence across stakeholders without direct authority.
• Ownership mindset with ability to identify risks early and structure decisions.
• Integrity and discretion handling sensitive operational decisions and budgets.
• Expertise coordinating through central strategy and operations teams to align priorities.
• Deep GTM and MarTech knowledge with demand generation expertise.
• Data-driven with BI dashboards to monitor health metrics and performance.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and headcount planning.

Responsibilities

• Modernize digital marketing strategy and ensure achievement of KPIs and alignment with company goals.
• Instill data-driven decision-making across campaigns and programs.
• Align teams, remove friction, and carry through exec priorities at scale.
• Serve as the face of the SVP across Digital Marketing and translate vision into execution.
• Lead end-to-end programs with cross-functional leads and governance.
• Author high-impact executive presentations and strategic communications.
• Oversee budget and headcount planning with Finance and HR partners.
• Collaborate with HR on enablement and internal communications.
• Maintain on-time roadmaps and high-quality deliverables across teams.

Skills

Executive presence

Problem solving

Integrity & discretion

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven mindset

Financial acumen

Storytelling

MarTech knowledge

Tools

Tableau

Adobe Analytics

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking aDirector of Business Operations for Digital Marketing to orchestrate executive-level programs and align global teams with strategic priorities. You will translate the SVP's vision into execution, manage cross-functional roadmaps, and drive performance across marketing channels and tools.

The role requires 15+ years in digital marketing or related operations within a global tech environment and demands strong storytelling, integrity, and data-driven decision-making.