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Palo Alto Networks · 1 day ago

Sr Director, Oracle Cloud Partnership

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting digital lives. The Sr. Director - Oracle is responsible for leading the strategic partnership with Oracle Cloud, focusing on joint marketing efforts, customer engagements, and pipeline development to increase bookings on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace.

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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver against the annual strategic plan and performance goals for the Oracle and OCI
Innovate and define strategic initiatives, including but not limited to joint marketing activities, tri-party agreements, product integrations, and Sales incentive programs
Drive Oracle Co-Sell activities with an emphasis on incremental and new opportunities for Palo Alto Networks. Ability to develop with prior experience of working across AI, Cloud, and Security sales activities
Establish strategy and provide oversight for Palo Alto participation in Oracle Cloud events
Build and maintain relationships with key personnel in Oracle Cloud to solidify Palo Alto Networks’ standing and awareness within Oracle Cloud; assist in developing key relationships with the extended Palo Alto Networks cloud team and executives
Act as an escalation point for Palo Alto Networks’ field sales organization on engagement management with Oracle Cloud in pre- and post-sales engagements
Assist with providing content for Oracle Cloud training curriculum and sales enablement
Understand and articulate Oracle Cloud’s strategic initiatives and gain a deep understanding of the activities, roadmap, and vision of Oracle Cloud

Qualification

GTM Sales LeadershipOracle Cloud KnowledgeSecurity Technology ExperienceCloud Service Provider StrategyComplex Relationship ManagementVirtual Environment ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsMotivated Attitude

Required

BA, BS (or equivalent work experience)
10+ years of experience in GTM Sales and Leadership roles with a minimum of 5+ years preferably working at, or with, a cloud service provider and Security Technology company
Industry knowledge of security product market trends, including awareness of Palo Alto Networks' roadmap and technology development efforts, and understanding of competitive cybersecurity products
Demonstrated ability to work in a virtual and matrixed environment
Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Demonstrated history of managing complex 360-degree relationships across sell-to, sell-with, and buy-from
"Whatever it takes" attitude and motivation to do whatever is necessary to assist in winning business

Preferred

MBA/BA in Business/Economics preferred or equivalent military experience
3+ years in a global role preferred
Industry knowledge of Cloud Service Provider strategy and roadmap, Oracle Cloud required; Knowledge should include how they partner with ISVs

Benefits

Restricted stock units
Bonus

Company

Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.

H1B Sponsorship

Palo Alto Networks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (579)
2024 (482)
2023 (341)
2022 (452)
2021 (493)
2020 (235)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$65M
Key Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M

Leadership Team

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Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
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Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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