Events Experience Manager

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.

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.

We're looking for an Event Experience Manager to join our growing Global Events organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event professional who thrives equally in creative ideation and operational excellence . You'll help shape some of our most visible global marketing programs, serving as the experience architect behind unforgettable moments while ensuring flawless execution from strategy through onsite delivery. This role will lead portions of Palo Alto Networks' proprietary event portfolio, including Cyber Week, executive programs, and premier industry events.  The ideal candidate is equal parts producer, strategist, operator, and storyteller. You are energized by solving complex challenges, obsessed with attendee experience, and passionate about transforming ideas into moments that people remember long after the event concludes. This position reports directly to the Head of Global Events. If you're looking to build experiences that shape one of the world's leading cybersecurity brands, collaborate with an exceptional team, and grow your career while delivering industry-defining events, we'd love to meet you.

Lead the end-to-end planning, design, and execution of global proprietary events, delivering exceptional experiences from concept through post-event closeout. Serve as the experience architect for assigned programs by designing innovative attendee journeys, immersive activations, and memorable moments that elevate customer, partner, and prospect engagement. Translate business objectives into comprehensive event strategies, operational plans, and scalable execution frameworks that deliver measurable business impact. Own all operational aspects of assigned events, including venue management, production, food and beverage, audiovisual, signage, branding, transportation, giveaways, staffing, and onsite logistics, and more. Develop and manage detailed project plans, workback schedules, critical milestones, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure flawless execution across multiple concurrent programs. Lead cross-functional planning with Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Customer Success, Executive Leadership, Corporate Communications, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security, and external partners to drive alignment and execution excellence. Partner with internal creative teams and agency partners to develop compelling event environments, experiential activations, branded touchpoints, and customer engagement opportunities that differentiate Palo Alto Networks. Manage venues, production companies, agencies, and strategic vendors to deliver best-in-class experiences while maximizing quality, innovation, and budget efficiency. Own event budget forecasting, purchase orders,