F5 Networks

Principal Product Manager - Partner/Channel

F5 Networks • $213K — $319K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in product management with 5+ years in partner or channel ecosystems, particularly in SaaS
  • Deep expertise in Salesforce PRM, Experience Cloud, and Sales Cloud; proven ability in partner onboarding and deal registration
  • Strong grasp of partner business models and their integration into CRM and PRM solutions
  • Experience in defining data-driven tiering and incentive frameworks linked with various systems
  • Background in Agile product development, including sprint planning and cross-functional collaboration
  • History of leading transformative PRM or channel initiatives that enhance partner engagement
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of influencing senior leadership

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire Salesforce PRM and Experience Cloud roadmap, delivering a seamless partner journey across multiple stages
  • Optimize channel processes like partner quoting, deal protection, and marketing development funds
  • Design and implement automated tiering and incentive models using data from various systems
  • Integrate AI for smart deal scoring and personalized partner enablement
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, finance, and operations to maintain a scalable PRM ecosystem
  • Lead Agile product execution, managing backlogs and ensuring effective communication on KPIs
  • Ensure compatibility between PRM and other platforms for a cohesive user experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, and retirement plans
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Access to innovative tools and technologies
  • Participation in a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
Full Job Description
Position Summary

F5 Digital Platforms drives enterprise transformation through scalable systems that power customer and partner engagement. We are seeking a Senior or Principal Product Manager for Partner and Ecosystem to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Salesforce Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and next-generation partner experience capabilities.

This role shapes how partners engage, sell, and succeed with F5. You will modernize the PRM ecosystem by infusing AI, automation, and analytics across the partner lifecycle, including onboarding, enablement, deal registration, marketing development funds (MDF), incentives, and renewals.

The ideal candidate combines deep Salesforce PRM expertise with a strong grasp of partner channel processes and a track record of delivering measurable impact in global enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Product Leadership: Own the end-to-end Salesforce PRM and Experience Cloud roadmap. Deliver a unified partner journey across onboarding, enablement, deal registration, MDF, incentives, and support. Translate complex reseller and distributor workflows into scalable digital solutions.
  • Partner Channel Expertise: Optimize key channel processes such as partner quoting, deal protection, tier management, MDF approvals, and co-marketing. Enable automation that supports reseller-distributor collaboration, partner performance visibility, and accurate revenue attribution.
  • Data-Driven Tiering and Incentives: Design and operationalize automated tiering and incentive models using data from CRM, CPQ, finance, and enablement systems. Ensure transparency and fairness in partner performance recognition.
  • AI Integration: Integrate predictive and conversational AI within Salesforce PRM to deliver intelligent deal scoring, personalized enablement, and MDF optimization. Define metrics and dashboards to track partner engagement, deal velocity, and ROI.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Channel Sales, Programs, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure the PRM ecosystem is scalable, compliant, and intuitive.
  • Execution: Lead Agile product execution, prioritizing backlogs, and coordinating with engineering and stakeholders. Ensure clear communication on roadmap progress, KPIs, and business outcomes.
  • Integration Quality: Ensure seamless interoperability between PRM, CPQ, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud to maintain a unified partner and customer experience.
  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary advocate for partner needs. Communicate updates and insights effectively across leadership and partner teams.


Qualifications
  • 10+ years of progressive product management experience, including at least 5 years in partner or channel ecosystems within enterprise or SaaS platforms
  • Proven expertise in Salesforce PRM, Experience Cloud, and Sales Cloud, with success delivering partner onboarding, deal registration, incentive, and MDF management capabilities
  • Deep understanding of partner business models, including reseller, distributor, and alliance structures, and how they translate into scalable CRM and PRM solutions
  • Demonstrated success defining and executing data-driven tiering and incentive frameworks integrated with CRM, CPQ, financial, and learning systems
  • Strong background in Agile product development, including sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-functional collaboration for complex global programs
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale PRM or channel transformations that enhance partner experience, engagement, and operational efficiency
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across business and technology teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or Information Systems; MBA preferred

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AI and ML for partner enablement, predictive tiering, or conversational support
  • Familiarity with integrating PRM with LMS, incentive, MDF, and co-marketing systems
  • Knowledge of third-party PRM accelerators such as Impartner, Allbound, Seismic, or Coveo
  • Experience delivering global partner programs with dashboards, gamification, and analytics-driven engagement
  • Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and scale systems in a global, multi-cloud organization.


The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $213,100.00 - $319,700.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5's differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5's benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com)

About F5 Networks

F5 Networks, Inc. is a global company that specializes in application services and application delivery networking (ADN). F5 technologies focus on the delivery, security, performance, and availability of web applications, as well as the availability of servers, cloud resources, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components.
Learn more about F5 Networks
Size
6,461 employees
Market Cap
$8.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$296.5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5.2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
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