Senior Business Development Manager, VM-Series

Our Mission

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.

Who We Are

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.

Job Description

Your CareerWe need a person who thrives in a fast and collaborative environment and has a proven track record as a strategic executioner. You will work on a broad set of GTM initiatives ranging from market opportunity, product launch, competitive landscape, and go-to-market planning for our industry-leading products in the Network Security space.As a Senior Manager, you will drive key NetSec sales initiatives and optimize processes that enhance value for our internal sellers, partners, and distributors. You will oversee operational cadences, monitor the effectiveness of support and sales plays initiatives, and leverage your expertise to ensure operational excellence and contribute directly to our business growth.Your ImpactOperational Excellence & Strategic Integration: Drive significant efficiency and process optimization across high-velocity business operationsAdvanced Reporting & Proactive Analytics: Develop, own, and enhance critical reporting frameworks, including sophisticated dashboards, scorecards, and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) materials. Leverage advanced data analytics and ecosystem business analysis to identify trends, predict outcomes, pinpoint areas for continuous improvement, and proactively address operational gaps.Continuous Improvement & Field Acceleration: Proactively identify, champion, and implement strategic improvements in operational efficiency and process optimization. Collaborate closely with diverse teams, including operations, IT, and leadership, to drive field acceleration and enhanced business performance through data-driven insightsCross-Functional Partnership & Influence: Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted partnerships with key stakeholders at all levels across various functions (e.g., Sales, Finance, Product Management & IT) to ensure seamless operational alignment, drive consensus, and achieve desired business outcomes.Go-To-Market: Develop & Execute GTM approaches to accelerate revenue in strategic markets and partners globallyExecutive & Sales Engagement: Executive relationship building, listening, influencing, communication, and facilitation skills. Interlock with the field sales team to develop strong working relationships with Sales Leaders, Channel Partners and System Integrators to support sales strategies for NetSec solutions - Work with sales to align our sales resources and assist in developing and executing sales plays