[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Palo Alto Networks jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Palo Alto Networks # Channel Business Manager - Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi Emirate Manager or lead Operations Listed on Palo Alto Networks’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Palo Alto Networks’s careers site →](https://jobs.paloaltonetworks.com/en/job/abu-dhabi-emirate/channel-business-manager-abu-dhabi/47263/100665936128) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Palo Alto Networks](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/) / Channel Business Manager - Abu Dhabi ## 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! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. ### Job Summary The Team The channel organization at Palo Alto Networks is a strategic pillar for our continued growth within cybersecurity, and a critical component to accomplishing our mission. Channel development is an extension of the territory sales team, with the ultimate goal to train and enable our channel partners to become empowered in the use and sales of our products across key enterprise, public sector, and critical national infrastructure accounts. In this role, you will focus on strategic relationship management to achieve measurable growth in revenue and market share across assigned Partner Accounts in Abu Dhabi and the wider region. Your success will be defined by creating and executing unique joint business plans with each partner, primarily measured by joint revenue generated through premier cybersecurity entities, sovereign cloud partners, government-focused technology integrators, Tier-1 Value-Added Resellers (VARs), and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). You will drive alignment between internal sales teams and partner account leadership, executing with excellence on joint account planning and pipeline development. ### Key Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic business plans in collaboration with Enterprise Account Directors, driving all aspects of the partner relationship to maximize growth across government, defense, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. Manage high-touch engagement with specialized security consultancies, enterprise technology conglomerates, and localized system integrators to align our platform with regional compliance and operational mandates. Proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders, systems engineers, and product teams to ensure partner capability, co-selling execution, and customer success. Design and articulate compelling value propositions that inspire key partners to prioritize Palo Alto Networks solutions across their enterprise security and managed service practice areas. Accelerate partner-led Managed Security Services (MSSP) and cloud security capabilities, innovating new GTM models tailored to public sector procurement and local data sovereignty requirements. Lead regular executive business performance reviews, joint pipeline reviews, and performance tracking with partner leadership and internal stakeholders. Build and maintain performance reports and activity dashboards to accurately track progress against joint business plans. ### Qualifications Fluent Arabic and English are must-have Location: must be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE Proven experience in Channel Management, Strategic Alliances, or Partner Sales within enterprise software, cloud, or cybersecurity. Deep understanding of the Abu Dhabi and UAE ecosystem, enterprise landscape and public sector frameworks. Broad experience managing a multi-tier partner portfolio comprising specialized cybersecurity service providers, digital transformation integrators, sovereign cloud providers, regional Tier-1 system integrators, and localized MSSPs. Consistent track record of leading complex co-selling scenarios through structured partner business planning, executive alignment, and effective channel management. Strong financial acumen, strategic planning skills, and cross-functional leadership capability. Excellent presentation, negotiation, and executive communication skills with the ability to navigate complex, matrix global organizations and government-adjacent partners. 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi Emirate[Apply on Palo Alto Networks’s careers site →](https://jobs.paloaltonetworks.com/en/job/abu-dhabi-emirate/channel-business-manager-abu-dhabi/47263/100665936128) ## More jobs at Palo Alto Networks ### [Major Account Manager - Local Gov (Abu Dhabi)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/jobs/e3244703a15566b8de04/) Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi Emirate ### [Academy Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/jobs/b9b2d607c7c2027df41c/) Perth, Western Australia ### [Academy Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/jobs/367c04fdd9ae4aef11f7/) Seoul ### [Academy Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/jobs/9be66c4da5e29eb6c921/) Taipei, Taiwan ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [HV Project Manager Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT Fixed-term contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/d4e05d0b4ed2b1fda24c/) VINCI · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate ### [ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate OPERATIONS / MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS / MAINTENANCE Fixed-term contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/59b27112c029f34cfbb1/) VINCI · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate ### [boutique manager abu dhabi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/5751f26fdbbb3406833a/) Richemont ### [sales associate abu dhabi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/ef21c96e41eec7f4fbf7/) Richemont ### [Field Protection Engineer- Abu Dhabi, UAE](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/aaee9840fe89203f3a78/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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