Sr. Partner Business Manager

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler 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 Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Partner Business Manager to join our Partner & Alliances team. This is a remote role preferably located in the Dallas, Texas or New York, NY and is reporting to the Director, Partner & Alliances. You’ll drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future by building and executing structured business plans for partner alliances to further cement Zscaler’s position as the world leader in cloud security. You will act as a strategic catalyst, leveraging executive relationships and internal collaboration to deliver on regional revenue goals.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Build, own, and execute a structured business plan for partner alliances across your select Emerging Global GSI partner list, jointly defining a strategic focus for each account

Accelerate pipeline with a set of alliances to ensure we deliver on the Zscaler revenue goals for the region

Build and maintain executive relationships within the alliance's business organization, including their Security, Network, Cloud, and Digital Workplace practices

Team with internal sales leaders and our channel and alliances team to drive new revenue and build joint offerings

Build the partnership brand awareness both internally and externally

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

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. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.

You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

Bachelor’s degree

6+ years of experience in sales, business development, or partnership management

Ability and willingness to travel as needed up to 40% of the time and be in partner offices 2-3 days a week.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Prior experience working with IBM, Kyndrl, or DXC.

Proficiency in internet security and networking skills