Senior Partner Business Manager

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Zscaler in Canberra is seeking a Senior Partner Business Manager to join our Global Partner Ecosystem. This hybrid role requires you to align joint strategy, enablement, and go-to-market execution to drive mutual revenue growth, reporting to the Senior Director, Partner Sales.

You will build and scale high-performing partner relationships for healthy engagement and faster deal velocity. You will drive regional GTM execution, partner strategy, enablement, and forecast governance while ensuring

Qualifications

• 8+ years in partner/channel sales, alliances, or regional partner management with Federal Public Sector exposure.
• Experience building joint GTM plans with regional sales leadership and executing co-sell motions.
• Managed strategic partners (GSIs, RSIs, VARs, distributors, MSSPs, ISVs) including recruitment and performance.
• Experience in network, cyber and cloud security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Joint regional GTM sales execution with Sales Director.
• Regional partner strategy & growth plan.
• Partner activation (enablement, sales engagement & pipeline development).
• Partner performance management and forecast governance.

Skills

Partner management

GTM planning

Strategic partnerships

Cyber security

Travel readiness

Job description

the company (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The the company Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at the company.

Role

We are looking for a Partner Business Manager to join our Global Partner Ecosystem team. This is a hybrid role based in Canberra with a requirement to be in the office 3 days a week, reporting to the Senior Director, Partner Sales. The senior partner business manager’s core purpose is to build and scale high-performing partner relationships by aligning joint strategy, enablement, and go-to-market execution to drive mutual revenue growth. Their overall impact is for healthy partner engagement, measured through pipeline, faster deal velocity, service creation, expanded market coverage, renewal success and improved customer outcomes.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Joint regional GTM sales execution with Sales Director
• Regional partner strategy & growth plan
• Partner activation (enablement, sales engagement & pipeline development)
• Partner performance management and forecast governance

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high‑growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high‑impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
• You think at scale. You connect your day‑to‑day work to the larger company mission and think globally. You build solutions, processes, and teams that are not just effective today but are built to last and support a high‑growth, global organization.
• You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity and setbacks as temporary. You maintain composure and focus in high‑pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand.
• You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when it’s hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 8+ years in partner/channel sales, alliances, or regional partner management - deep understanding of the Federal Public Sector landscape, including the associated partner network, procurement frameworks, and seasonal acquisition timelines
• Experience building joint GTM plans with regional sales leadership and executing co‑sell motions (account mapping, deal reviews, close plans)
• Has managed strategic partners (e.g., GSIs, RSIs, VARs, distributors, MSSPs, ISVs) including recruitment, activation, and performance management
• Experience in network, cyber and cloud security solutions
• Willingness to travel within the region as required to support partners and the sales team

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experienced in Public Sector industry vertical
• Background in partner services capability development
• Strong executive communication; proven ability to engage and influence senior partner leadership

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At the company, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. the company proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In‑office perks, and more!

Learn more about the company's hybrid working model and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and the company policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

the company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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the company is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support.