Senior Technology Partnerships Manager, Cortex - PaloAlto Networks

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt 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.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!Job DescriptionYour CareerIn this role, you will define and execute GTM and field enablement programs with Cortex technical partners.Ensure a high degree of satisfaction and success with partner relationships. Execute GTM tasks include marketing, strategic positioning, pipeline tracking/opportunity development, etc. Collaborate cross functionally with sales, customer success, marketing, legal, product management, etc. to drive development of partner relationships, evangelize integration value messaging, and identify ways to help increase adoption, sales opportunities, and revenue. Identify candidate partners (existing or new) and holistically build GTM plans and execute for success including marketing, positioning, sales enablement, QBRs, opportunity tracking, etc. Launch programs (internal and external) to drive value and measure success. Your ImpactPartner Execution : Build packages and plans to encourage partner involvement. Recommend deployment plans, build schedules, etc. Create and execute offerings for lead gen, deal reg, MDF, etc. to improve partner relationships and collect qualified leadsGain internal alignment and permissions to deploy programsSales Alignment : Prepare enablement packages and lead education sessionsDrive execution in customer opportunitiesDiagnose and remove user adoption barriers and partner workflow obstacles (product, partner, pricing, training, etc.) - learn, report, and propose plans to fix issuesConvey the value of the Marketplace and build pipeline of partners to contributeCustomer-focused: Drive integration adoption and build program plans and strategiesInterface with customers - conduct product interviews, etc.Align with Product Management and Customer Success teamsGo-to-Market: Create blogs, joint press releases, solution briefs, slide decks, case studies, etc. Deliver presentations to users and partners during live, recorded, and virtual events, including: webinars, meetings, videos, and industry conferencesPlan and execute events, drive partner sponsorships, and general attendancePartner closely with Product Marketing and Field MarketingQualificationsYour ExperienceDemonstrable prior experience driving successful value-add programs for partner successExperience in a Business Development, Reseller/Channel Account Manager or Marketing roleExperience with Sales or Sales Engineering and sales methodologies - Understanding of commissions, quota, margins, etcCybersecurity and/or Cloud background and knowledge of companies and industry spaceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsOrganized with project management skills to help prioritize and balance engaged partners, active workflows, numerous projects, and many tasks simultaneouslyPersonable and enjoys working with people and frequently presenting to an audienceCreative thinker that can define new processes from scratch and contribute productive ideas to make partner experience betterAdditional InformationThe TeamWe foster a culture of innovation, authenticity, and collaboration. Our people make this possible. It's in our everyday interactions, how we work together and treat each other, that sets Palo Alto Networks apart from other organizations.Compensation DisclosureThe 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 $158000/YR - $255000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.Our CommitmentWe're problem solvers that 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 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.Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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