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Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Provide necessary data and reports to distributors to set plan targets and KPIs

• Responsible for scheduling, preparing, and leading recurring Business Review meetings (QBRs) at least three times per year with cross-functional audience Sales Management, Marketing, Services, Channel SE team, and optional attendees from Regional, Theatre, and WW management including executive QBRs

• Meet with Distributors to update the annual business plan with the previous quarter’s results and set targets, objectives, and activities for a new quarter and frequently convene to assess ongoing trajectory of the business and adjust activities as needed to drive better results

• Responsible for establishing senior executive relationships and leveraging your rapport with distributors’ executives to influence investments in and positive outcomes for Palo Alto Networks.

Lead monthly updates with the distributor(s) to cover relevant new company information or content provided in the previous month. Ensure company content, programs, and update proper “land” within the distributor and share calls-to-action for distributors with said updates

• Increase the distributor’s quoting utilization. Provide adequate training. Monitor and share quoting utilization statistics with distributors monthly.

• Responsible for semi-annual NextWave Program Compliance efforts for Distribution Managed Partners, including working with the distributor(s) on plans to address gaps in Partner requirements and to make the decision on up-leveling, downgrading, or off-boarding these Partners

• Work closely with the Renewals team and distributors to improve renewals process efficiency and to improve key Renewal business KPIs

• Building and monitoring plans with distributors to drive attendance to important Palo Alto Networks global, regional, and local events

• Give face-to-face presentations to distributors at the start of each quarter for product updates, business opportunities, best practices from other distributors in other regions

• Facilitating cadence of “Peering” between local management teams

• Facilitating local Sales team engagement with Distribution

  • Each distributor is invited to make a presentation to PANW Sales organization during a weekly Sales meeting at least 1 time per quarter

• Handle (solve or escalate) all escalations related to day-to-day order processing and Distributor Credit situations

• Be onsite (when able) at a local distributor at each end of month / EOQ and participate actively in the “War Room” virtual environment at EOM/EOQ to ensure flawless execution of all Commit orders

• Ensure distributors are proactively reviewing their pipeline to ready their systems and account for processing orders with available credit and no minor mistakes

• Manage the Distribution Rebates by setting targets and defining MBOs; provide regular Rebate updates – this should include QTD against target funnel and in Quarter pipeline report

• Manage all processes and documentation related to Distribution Development Funds (DDF)

• Manage all processes and documentation related to Distribution Co-Funded Heads

• Manage open Pipeline weekly. Use Clari to understand which deals are coming in each week/month/quarter and work proactively with distributors to ensure all orders are closed and processed by their committed Close Date

• Lead weekly forecast call with each local distributor to review weekly/monthly/quarterly

• Work with distributors and Marketing Manager to have all Marketing plans and Distribution Development Plans (DDF) submitted as per the timeline and process

• Work with Distributors on marketing plans that drive net-new account acquisition and install base expansion

• Attend local sales and marketing events hosted by Distributors and Distribution Managed Partners

• Work with Distributors and Channel/Product Market to develop, land, and monitor Channel Sales incentives and promotions for Distributors and Distribution Managed Partners

• Coordinate efforts and drive alignment between Distributors and PANW Inside Sales Team; proactively schedule sales activities onsite between Inside Sales and Distributors

• Regularly share important SFDC reports with Distributors

Your Experience

• 5 – 7 years of distribution or channel management experience

• 2 – 3 years of channel sales management experience in vendor environments,

• 2 – 3 years of Program Management or BU Management or close work in channel programs

• Working knowledge and experience selling technology solutions

• Proven experience influencing senior-level partner executives

• Ability to develop complex partner and territory plans and strategies

• Skilled in developing business plans, contributing to strategic plans, and devising reporting to track business Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and return on investments (ROI)

• Strong presentation skills and the ability to describe market transitions

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written) with customers and interface with a variety of organizations. - Clear and concise

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage virtual sales teams

• Strong time management, organizational, and negotiation skills

• Professional IT Sales and business development experience

• Strong public speaking skills

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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 (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $0 - $0/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead complex projects of diverse scope to optimize operational processes.
• Participate in complex problem resolution and determine methods and procedures for new assignments.
• Drive global process improvements within the organization.
• Provide oversight and support for planning and management of financial, budget, and headcount targets.
• Act as a liaison between business leadership, staff, and other key partners.
• Influence the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of business processes.
• Utilize internal and external data to provide actionable insights for business growth.

Expected Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

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Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

We are seeking a Principal Product Manager with an AI first mindset to drive requirements, development, and deployment of our critical Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) system for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)Sellers, Partners and Distributors. In this role, you will be responsible for driving digital transformation utilizing cutting edge AI technologies to help us scale our Sales, Services Implementations with Sellers, Partners and Distributors.

Your Impact

• Requirements Gathering and Analysis
  • Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review leveraging AI powered tools to extract key insights.
  • Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for AI / Agentic solutions
  • Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects
• Solution Design and Validation
  • Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and cross functional IT teams to design, innovate and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards
• Testing and Quality Assurance
  • Work with QA/QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements - where applicable, work with QA/QE to automate test cases for regression testing
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards
  • Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases
• Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management
  • Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value
  • Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, project teams, and management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Your Experience

• 12 years of experience and a bachelors or 8 years of experience and a masters degree
• Minimum 8-10+ years of experience in Product Management or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience - Master's degree preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce CPQ is a must.
• Experience driving innovative CPQ solutions using AI
• Knowledge of the Q2C quote to cash) process is preferred
• Advanced analytical skills and a track record of driving analysis for new, innovative, and disruptive products
• Extensive experience working with and guiding cross-functional teams in a high technology company
• Advanced data analysis and visualization skills is required
• Experience with different requirement gathering techniques (e.g., workshops, interviews, user stories, use cases)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to various audiences
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple stakeholders
• A proactive, self starter with a results-driven attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be in SF bay area to be onsite 3 days/week

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 (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $194,000 - $260,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Summary

Forge the Future of Cloud Security

You'll be a security pioneer, designing and scaling the core backend infrastructure for the Cortex Cloud Platform. Your work will directly impact the security posture of thousands of customers across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This isn't just a role—it's your chance to own projects and architecture that define the future of cloud defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Your Mission : The Principal Impact
• As a technical leader, you'll be the driving force behind high-impact projects, moving them from initial concept to full-scale deployment
• Own the Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of large-scale, resilient distributed systems
• Drive Execution: Serve as the project lead, aligning key stakeholders—from Product Management and UX to fellow engineering teams—to ensure seamless, timely delivery
• Cross-Functional Mastery: Act as a technical consultant and collaborator across team boundaries, proactively identifying and mitigating risks in design and execution
• Data at Scale: Design, build, and optimize data models and high-performance queries using cutting-edge technologies like MySQL and BigQuery to handle massive data throughput
• Mentor and Elevate: Actively mentor and guide engineers across the department, raising the bar for engineering excellence and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

What You'll Bring: The Core Experience

• You are a seasoned engineer who lives and breathes cloud-native development and is ready to step into a Principal role
• 7+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with a heavy focus on developing cloud-native applications at scale
• Expert-level programming skills in at least one of: Python, Go, or Java
• Deep practical experience in distributed systems architecture and microservices
• Proven ability to build and deliver high-volume services, leveraging technologies like ElasticSearch, Pub/Sub, REST APIs, and Serverless computing
• Exceptional troubleshooting abilities and a "can-do" attitude when faced with complex, ambiguous problems
• A strong understanding of public cloud design considerations (security, networking, load balancing) and the limitations of building services at a global scale
• Experience acting as a hands-on tech lead or architect, making data-driven trade-off judgments

Salary 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 (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $147000/YR - $237500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with HR and business leaders to understand organizational goals and talent priorities.
• Use data and insights to identify risks, opportunities, and proactive compensation actions.
• Design and execute scalable, globally aligned solutions for compensation challenges.
• Lead formal compensation processes and manage ad-hoc needs such as promotions, retention, and counter-offers.
• Provide tools, resources, and guidance to enable effective compensation decisions.
• Collaborate across the global Rewards team to share best practices and continuously improve.

Attributes for Success

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented, with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes with urgency.
• Bold, creative, and committed to execution excellence.

7-10 years of experience including:

• Proven track record leading large-scale, complex compensation implementations across regions.
• Strong strategic advisory skills , partnering with HR and business leaders to deliver aligned solutions.
• Expertise in market analysis, pay equity, and data-driven decision-making .
• Skilled in global collaboration and navigating compliance requirements.
• Proficient with HRIS/compensation systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) and advanced Excel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field
• 7-10 years in compensation or rewards with experience in complex, global implementations .
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills ; proficiency with HRIS/compensation systems (Workday, SAP).
• Strong strategic thinking, collaboration, and influencing skills .
• Ability to navigate ambiguity , ensure compliance, and deliver scalable solutions.

Job Description:

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Information Technology, Business Analytics, or a closely related technical field such as Electronic Engineering plus two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Information Technology, Business Analytics, or a closely related technical field such as Electronic Engineering plus five years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements:

• SQL (2 years)

• Teradata or Google Big Query (2 years)

• Tableau/Microstrategy/Qlikview(2 years)

• Predictive analytics (1 year)

• Minitab or R or Python (2 years)

• Agile product management (2 years)

• KPI design (2 years)

• Data modeling (2 years)

Salary:$218,933.00-219,500.00per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please