Director, Ecosystems Go-to-Market Programs

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Job Summary

As the Director of Ecosystems Go-to-Market Programs, you will lead the strategy and execution of cross-sell go-to-market motions with our strategic partners. Your primary focus will be on the Identity security space, driving sales of Identity products to customers through our partner ecosystem. This key leadership role is responsible for building programs from the ground up, managing a team, and delivering significant revenue impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the comprehensive go-to-market strategy for selling Identity products through the partner ecosystem.
• Build, manage, and scale programmatic cross-sell motions with key technology partners to drive pipeline and revenue.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of program managers focused on partner go-to-market execution.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and product leadership to ensure tight alignment on program goals and execution.
• Establish key performance indicators, track program performance, and report on business impact to executive leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Identity-focused go-to-market programs with partners.
• Manage senior-level partner relationships to ensure commitment, joint planning, and mutual success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience
• Proven experience in a people management role, with a track record of building and leading successful teams.
• Extensive experience in go-to-market strategy, partner programs, or channel sales within the enterprise technology industry, or in consulting for Technology clients.
• Demonstrated success in creating and executing partner-led sales motions that drive measurable results.
• Background/experience in the cybersecurity industry, ideally with specific knowledge of Identity and Access Management solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• Direct experience working with major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) or large strategic alliance partners.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth company environment.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align executive stakeholders.

Compensation Disclosure

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 is expected to be in the annual range of $206,100.00 – $283,500.00. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.

Our Commitment

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, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.