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.We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. 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.We’re changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.Our Approach to WorkWe 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 CareerThe Partner Program Manager is a global role responsible for helping with the day-to-day elements of our award-winning NextWave Partner Program with a focus on the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Path and Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Path, including working globally and cross-functionally to strengthen program efficiency and scale. Reporting to the Director of Worldwide Partner Program, System Integrators & Security Providers, this role demands a diverse skill set encompassing go-to-market strategy, project management, program design and management, data analytics, and business planning. Success in this role is dependent on working globally and cross-functionally to strengthen program efficiency and scale by leveraging a deep understanding of and relationships with security providers, including both managed (MSSP) and cloud (CSP). Your Impact
Manage the day-to-day operations of the NextWave Partner Program with a focus on MSSP & CSP initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud marketplaces and MSSP, evaluating new security provider program releases and seamlessly integrating them into the NextWave Partner Program.
Implement, deliver, manage, and adjust key security provider partner initiatives/priorities across all 5 NextWave paths to success (Cloud Service Providers, Distributors, Managed Service Providers, Services Partners & Solution Providers).
Drive awareness and enablement for potential and current NextWave partners as well as Palo Alto Networks field teams on the NextWave Partner Program and its cloud and managed provider offerings.
Liaison with the Partner Experience team to ensure accurate and relevant program content.
Manage NextWave Partner Program compliance, working closely with Sales Operations and Partner Experience.
Contribute to the creation of NextWave Partner Program tools, training, and resources.
Monitor, manage, and report on key partner program initiatives and metrics.
Help design, develop, and distribute partner program analytics, reporting, and dashboards.
Assist with internal and external NextWave Partner Program communications
Manage the development, delivery, and follow-up of key program improvement areas.
Your Experience
BA/BS degree or higher in Business Administration or similar field
5-7 years of partner, channel or sales program experience
Relationships with MSSPs and CSPs specifically AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud
Experience with cloud marketplace and MSSP programs
Ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
Cross-functional collaboration skills to drive results
Attention to detail and strong project management skills
Possess solid understanding of channel and go-to-market strategy
Demonstrated ability to swiftly grasp new concepts or adapt with a growth mindset
Proven problem solver
Excellent time management
The TeamThe NextWave Ecosystems team at Palo Alto Networks is a critical component of our continued growth and a strategic pillar for accomplishing our mission. Partner coverage, capacity, and capabilities are key elements of success for the territory sales team, with the ultimate goal of empowering partners to accelerate customer adoption of Palo Alto Networks products and services.Our CommitmentWe’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 $143,400/yr to $232,000/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.