GSI Marketing Manager

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 135,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a results-oriented Strategic Marketing Manager for NAM to accelerate marketing with our GSI partners and drive demand.

You will develop and execute quarterly go-to-market plans, manage relationships, coordinate with global teams and create joint campaigns, ABM, events, and thought leadership to advance growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Partner Marketing/Global Systems Integrators.
• Strong program and project management skills.
• Ability to lead across multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quarterly marketing plans aligned to GSI goals.
• Build and manage partner relationships to secure commitment.
• Communicate plans to GSI leadership via reviews.
• Ensure programs deliver on time, on budget, with ROI.
• Lead joint campaigns, ABM, content, events with GSIs.
• Coordinate with global demand-gen teams for execution.
• Develop joint thought leadership with Product Marketing.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Assess program effectiveness against pipeline targets.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Initiative & problem-solving

Education

BA in Marketing or related field

Tools

SFDC

Allocadia

G Suite

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’re looking for a results-oriented Strategic Marketing Manager for NAM who thrives in a fast-paced environment to help accelerate our marketing efforts in one of our fastest growing segments. The Marketing Manager, GSI will be responsible for working with our GSI partners to set our NAM go-to-market strategy, and develop and execute marketing programs to increase awareness and drive demand, in support of our strategic priorities and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine and implement a quarterly/six month marketing plan aligned to GSI team goals and strategies to include communication and awareness, thought leadership and demand generation.

• Build relationships deep and wide within the partner; secure partner commitment on marketing plans.

• Communicate six month/quarterly plans to GSI leadership via QBRs and other planning sessions.

• Ensure marketing programs and tactics delivered on time, within budget, meeting ROI expectations/pipeline forecast.

• Focus on executing impactful campaigns tailored to individual GSIs.

• Identify opportunities to leverage GSI relationships to support corporate marketing programs.

• Foster creativity and find new ways to market with partner teams.

• Lead the creation of joint marketing campaigns for GSIs including content, events, multi-touch demand generation programs and ABM and coordinate with global demand generation teams for execution.

• Support the development of Joint Thought leadership content with Product Marketing teams.

• Provide regular marketing updates to key stakeholders via weekly calls and email communications.

• Assess the effectiveness of marketing programs against GSI pipeline growth targets and focus areas.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Partner Marketing/Global Systems Integrators.
• Strong program management, project management, and organization skills.
• Ability to take the lead in a challenging environment with multiple priorities across internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of working across sales and marketing teams and internal/external partner organizations.
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems and make continuous process improvements in a growing organization.
• BA in Marketing or other related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Action-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal communication and strategic thinking skills as well as tactical execution.
• Experience with SFDC, Allocadia and G Suite are a plus.
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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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$134,600.00 - $217,800.00/yr

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.