Ecosystems Strategic Analytics Manager

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.

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.

Work closely with our Ecosystems Partner Programs team to develop and architect our partner program strategy and ongoing transformation. Combine your core strategy toolkit (framing/structure, hypothesis-driven approach, data-driven insight, best practices, etc.) with business judgment to directly lead and deliver major initiatives.

• Apply first-principles thinking to deconstruct complex problems and design pragmatic, high-impact solutions that advance business priorities
• Synthesize diverse data sources into actionable insights that enable clear, confident decision-making at all levels of the organization
• Deliver concise, compelling materials for executive audiences, including business cases and strategic plans that drive measurable outcomes
• Partner across functions to align on priorities, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and accelerate initiatives with urgency and precision
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, pushing boundaries with a bias for action while staying anchored in business objectives
• Drive AI-enabled initiatives to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and unlock new sources of value
• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic projects, owning timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring results with visibility and accountability

• 4 years of professional experience. 4 years in top-tier management consulting a plus
• Advanced analytical, quantitative, and modeling expertise, with a proven ability to distill complex datasets and business dynamics into clear, actionable insights for executive decision-making
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of influencing and aligning senior leadership on complex business and technical issues
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level initiatives, driving cross-functional change, and managing programs that deliver measurable business impact
• Both a collaborative leader and an independent thinker; a proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and can set direction with minimal guidance
• Experience in the Enterprise Technology sector is a plus but not required
• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative or technical field
• Experience with data analysis & visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level,…