Principal, Quantum & NGTS GTM Strategy - EMEA

Palo Alto Networks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in London is seeking a Principal, Quantum and NGTS GTM Strategy to lead the multi-year GTM plans and growth initiatives for Quantum Safe Security and Next Generation Trust Security across the EMEA region.

You will collaborate with Global GTM leaders, engage with enterprise and public sector customers, and align product roadmaps with market feedback, while building executive relationships and delivering scalable sales training.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Corporate Strategy, GTM Strategy, or top-tier consulting with 10+ years in GTM leadership in the EMEA tech scene.
• Deep understanding of EMEA regulatory mandates (NIS2, GDPR, CRA).
• Shown ability to lead tiger teams across large-scale deals and influence sales.
• Strong leadership, product positioning, and customer engagement skills.
• Experience aligning security-focused offerings with enterprise buyers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year GTM strategy for Quantum and NGTS in EMEA.
• Build executive relationships with enterprise and public sector stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Global GTM leaders to position solutions to customers.
• Lead sales training and support for complex Quantum/NGTS deals.

Skills

GTM leadership

Corporate Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Presence

Regulatory Knowledge

Cross-functional Leadership

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Google Apps for Work

Job description

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!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Principal, Quantum and NGTS GTM Strategy who will embody the PANW vision and culture, leading the rapid growth strategies and GTM execution for two pivotal solutions, Quantum Safe Security and Next Generation Trust Security, at the forefront of the Crypto Transformation we are undergoing. A successful candidate is one who thrives in a fast and collaborative environment and has a proven track record of leveraging innate technical skills, business acumen, cross-functional engagement and executive presence to drive growth in the SaaS, Certificate Lifecycle Management, or Post-Quantum Readiness market.

Location

London, UK office

Your Impact

• Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year GTM strategy tailored to EMEA regulatory and compliance environments.
• Build and cultivate strategic executive-level relationships with key stakeholders in enterprise and public sector accounts across EMEA.
• Work in conjunction with the Global NGTS and Quantum GTM Strategy leaders to effectively position the Quantum and NGTS solutions to EMEA customers.
• Partner with our local Public Policy and Government Affairs Legal teams to stay ahead of changes in the market impacting our customers as it relates to Post Quantum Readiness and Crypto Agility solutions.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert and evangelist for Quantum and NGTS initiatives, influencing product roadmap based on EMEA market feedback.
• Develop and deliver scaled, technical sales training on our Quantum and NGTS solutions for EMEA sales leaders.
• Identify and pursue high-potential accounts, collaborating closely with sales teams to discover, pitch, and solution our Quantum and NGTS solution.
• Partner with our Domain Consultants to deliver technical proof-of-value engagements that showcase the Quantum and NGTS solution efficacy.
• Support sales teams with negotiations and closure of Quantum and NGTS deals each quarter.
• Work cross functionally across Product, Marketing, Sales, and Channel to drive Quantum and NGTS strategies and sales programs in EMEA.
• Drive predictable pipeline and forecasting through measurement and reporting discipline.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Go-To-Market Strategy, or Top-Tier Management Consulting (e.g., Bain, BCG, McKinsey) with 10+ years of experience in GTM leadership roles within the EMEA technology landscape.
• Deep understanding of key EMEA regulatory mandates and frameworks, including the NIS2 Directive, the EU Cyber Resilience Act, and GDPR.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional "tiger teams" to navigate complex, large-scale deal closures.
• Leadership: Proven experience in influencing sales teams and managing projects in the cybersecurity domain
• Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy: Experience in developing and executing GTM strategies for high-priority products, including market analysis, product positioning, and customer engagement
• Compliance Expertise: Preference for deep understanding of compliance systems, protocols, and security challenges
• Sales Support: Preferred experience collaborating with sales teams to create Bills of Materials (BOM) and assist in deal negotiations, ensuring security requirements are met in customer solutions
• Excellent Communication: Ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Technical Brilliance: High familiarity with Salesforce, Tableau, Google Apps for Work
• Preferred Qualifications Cybersecurity Industry experience, especially in Cryptographic Security is preferred but not required

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 [e-mail].

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.