Principal Product Manager (Cortex Cloud)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

166k-269k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Product Manager for Cortex Cloud at Palo Alto Networks leads the product strategy, planning, and operations for a market-leading cloud security platform. The role involves driving innovation, shaping industry standards, and maintaining market leadership in cloud native application protection, with a focus on revolutionizing cybersecurity and securing digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Ownership of the product strategy, planning, and operations for Cortex Cloud.
Drive innovation by spearheading the development of groundbreaking cloud security solutions that outpace evolving threats.
Scale the product for hypergrowth, supporting rapid customer and revenue expansion.
Shape industry standards by influencing cloud security best practices and setting new benchmarks.
Craft and execute a visionary product roadmap that anticipates market needs.
Collaborate with engineering to deliver cutting-edge features at an unmatched pace.
Translate complex security challenges into elegant, user-friendly solutions.
Maintain Cortex Cloud's position as the #1 Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP).
Identify strategic opportunities to expand the product portfolio and market share.
Work closely with sales and marketing to drive revenue growth.
Engage directly with Fortune 500 CISOs and cloud security leaders to transform customer feedback into product innovations.

Requirements

7+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record in cybersecurity or cloud technologies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent military experience; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, technical degree).
Deep technical knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application architectures.
Proven experience managing all aspects of a product lifecycle.
Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing C-level executives and technical practitioners.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree such as an MBA or other engineering/technical degree.

Qualifications

7+ years of product management experience in cybersecurity or cloud technologies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation between $166,000 and $268,500 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and work location.
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and bonuses.
Flexible wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items.
Mental and financial health resources.
Personalized learning opportunities.

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks fosters an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive environment that values ongoing learning, diversity, and rapid adaptation to evolving cybersecurity threats. The company emphasizes disruptive innovation, integrity, and creating an environment where employees feel included and supported through various wellbeing and development programs.

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