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Palo Alto Networks

Builds cybersecurity tools for organizations

Partner Development Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDetroit, MI, USARemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • At least 12 years of experience in partner ecosystem development, channel sales, or business development in the technology sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic business planning and executive relationship management.
  • Ability to execute joint go-to-market strategies and generate partner-led pipeline.
  • Strong understanding of Identity Security and the broader cybersecurity landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Develop annual Joint Business Plans with Focus Partners to build dedicated Identity Security sales, technical, and services capabilities.
  • Drive executive alignment and long-term partner investment strategies, and expand partner practice maturity through certifications and enablement.
  • Enable partner sellers, solution architects, and delivery consultants on the Idira portfolio through role-based training programs.
  • Build joint account plans with Focus Partners and align with the internal field organization, including RVPs, DSMs, and CBMs.
  • Execute partner-led demand generation campaigns, executive briefings, workshops, and customer events.
  • Identify and accelerate platform cross-sell opportunities across Strata, Cortex, Prisma, and AI Security.
  • Execute repeatable sales plays to drive deal registrations and partner-sourced pipeline, and expand installed-base opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain executive relationships within strategic partners, conducting Quarterly Business Reviews.
  • Monitor and report on partner business health, pipeline performance, and the execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Provide field feedback to Product, Programs, and Go-to-Market teams to inform strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience with Palo Alto Networks' product portfolio.
  • Experience managing relationships with Global System Integrators (GSIs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).
  • A proven track record of exceeding pipeline and revenue targets in a partner-focused role.

About the Company

Palo Alto Networks

Builds cybersecurity tools for organizations

Palo Alto Networks builds cybersecurity hardware and software for businesses and public institutions, protecting their networks, cloud workloads and digital identities. Its portfolio combines network firewalls with tools that detect attacks, investigate security alerts and manage access to sensitive systems. Security teams use these products across offices, data centers and cloud environments, with shared data and automated workflows connecting the company's platforms. It earns revenue from appliance sales and software licenses, plus subscriptions and support contracts that keep protections and services active over time. Palo Alto Networks began operations in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
2005

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