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Palo Alto Networks

Strategy Lead, Go-To-Market Strategy and Programs

Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, 95053


Our Mission At 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 Are We 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 At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision. Your Career You will lead the Go-To-Market (GTM) programs for Prisma Cloud, directly and visibly contributing to the design of GTM strategy and execution of key initiatives for our cloud security business. You will report to the Prisma Cloud GTM Strategy & Programs Principal, and will work in close partnership with the NGS (Next Generation Services) GTM leader, sales leaders and other senior leaders in the organization to solve complex top-of-mind strategy and GTM challenges. We are looking for a seasoned GTM expert who can help us achieve specific GTM objectives and architect THE leading cloud security business. This is an influential role with broad scope and responsibility, requiring a talented leader who likes to “roll their sleeves up," has a transformative mindset and demonstrates reliable judgment. Your Impact Develop and architect our GTM strategy and programs for Prisma Cloud, and drive projects and efforts to unlock cloud security business growth acceleration Work collaboratively across a cross-functional set of stakeholders (Sales Ops, Finance, Product, Marketing, HR) to gather the right information, pressure test your hypothesis, co-create deliverables, accelerate execution and unlock value Drive change and be willing to wear multiple hats (strategy development, GTM program design, project management and execution) to do what it takes to move from ideation to execution Act as an advisor and sounding board for the GM of Prisma Cloud, Prisma Cloud sales leaders and other Prisma Cloud senior leaders Your Experience 6 years relevant experience with at least 3 years in top management consulting, private equity, top-tier tech strategy / “bizops” functions or GTM programs GTM strategy and/or GTM programs experience is a “must have” Expertise in the Enterprise technology industry, especially in SaaS, is a must; knowledge of cybersecurity industry is a plus, but not required Expert in building relationships and leading through influence Bias-for-action and execution mindset needed to deliver business objectives through GTM programs The Team The Prisma Cloud GTM and Strategy team works at the heart of the Prisma Cloud organization - THE leading cloud security business. Our team tackles cross-functional strategic initiatives across Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, and People teams, while driving our cloud security GTM Strategy and Programs. We take on the most challenging and mission-critical initiatives in the business to drive and support our industry-leading growth. We work on projects that have C-Level involvement and impact the company’s overall trajectory. We are meritocratic and a flat, tight-knit team with a supportive, learning-oriented culture that enables our team members to thrive. The opportunity for further growth either within the strategy team or elsewhere in the business is encouraged, and you will be supported with professional development and training to achieve your goals. 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 $166000 - $269500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) . Our Commitment We’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 accommodationspaloaltonetworks.com . 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. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes