Director, Cloud Next Generation Firewall GTM (Global)

2 Months ago • 12 Years + • Frontend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director, Cloud Next Generation Firewall GTM will define and lead the strategic vision, execution, and performance of this portfolio. Responsibilities include shaping the GTM strategy, driving long-term growth, and ensuring sustainable customer value. This involves establishing strategic objectives, identifying business opportunities, and driving cross-functional alignment across Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations. The candidate will define and own the strategic GTM vision, partner with executive leadership, lead cross-functional initiatives, identify product strengths and opportunities, develop long-range business plans, build executive-level presentations, measure performance metrics, and act as an internal champion for the Cloud Next Generation Firewall business.
Must have:
  • 12+ years of experience in Sales Leadership, GTM Strategy, or related roles.
  • 7+ years leading large-scale strategic initiatives in SaaS, B2B tech, or cybersecurity.
  • Strong executive presence to influence cross-functional teams and drive decision-making.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a data-first approach to analysis and execution.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise sales and experience supporting large deals and renewals.
  • Excellent communication skills to synthesize complex topics for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to market changes.
  • Ability to conduct travel up to 30% of the time across the region.

Job Details

Company Description

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! 

Job Description

Location: Santa Clara HQ (Preferred); Remote (Considered)

Your Career 

We are looking for a Director, Cloud Next Generation Firewall for our GTM team who will define and lead the strategic vision, execution, and performance of this portfolio. This role is responsible for shaping the future of our GTM strategy, with a primary focus on driving long-term growth and ensuring sustainable customer value.

You will work closely with senior leadership to establish long-term strategic objectives, identify key business opportunities, and drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Sales, Marketing and Operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep cybersecurity experience, strong executive presence and a passion for developing scalable growth strategies in fast-paced environments.

Your Impact 

  • Define and own the strategic GTM vision and execution plan for the Cloud Next Generation Firewall business, with a focus on sustained accelerated growth.
  • Partner with executive leadership to establish clear strategic direction and business objectives aligned with broader company goals.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution of GTM strategy.
  • Identify product and commercial strengths, gaps, and opportunities to refine and evolve the product value propositions and packaging.
  • Develop long-range business development plans that drive customer lifetime value and repurchase behaviors.
  • Build and deliver executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations using data-driven insights and market intelligence.
  • Measure and monitor key performance metrics, delivering predictable forecasting and performance reporting.
  • Act as the internal champion for the Cloud Next Generation Firewall business, guiding regional field teams and leadership on GTM priorities, messaging, and strategy.

Qualifications

Your Experience 

  • 12+ years of experience in Sales Leadership, Go-To-Market Strategy, or related roles in the technology sector.
  • 7+ years of experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives, ideally within SaaS, B2B tech, cybersecurity, or enterprise software.
  • Strong executive presence with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive decision-making at senior levels.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a data-first approach to analysis, strategy development, and execution.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise sales motions and experience supporting large deal structures and renewals.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions.
  • Ability to conduct travel up to 30% of the time across the region.

Additional Information

The Team

We work hand in hand with organizations around the world as they move to a more secure environment. As part of the Business Development team, you find and create opportunities, forming relationships with organizations seeking a trusted partner.  You are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, including constantly updated research and sales libraries and a team built on joint success. You won't find someone at Palo Alto Networks who isn't committed to your success - everyone pitches in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development.

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be between $212,000 - $292,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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About The Company

Our enterprise security platform detects and prevents known and unknown threats while safely enabling an increasingly complex and rapidly growing number of applications. Come be part of the team that redefined the firewall industry and is now the fastest-growing security company in history. Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.

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