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Principal Product Manager (Cortex Platform)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA
Full Time
Senior
166k-269k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As the Principal Product Manager for Cortex Platform at Palo Alto Networks, you will lead the development and execution of product strategies for one of the fastest-growing cloud security platforms. You will be responsible for driving features through the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams globally, and shaping the future of cloud security in a company committed to innovation, disruption, and protecting digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Driving features through the entire product life cycle by collecting customer feedback, prioritizing features and trade-offs, writing product requirements, and working closely with engineering to deliver the roadmap.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global organization to deliver enterprise-grade, high-reliability, and cloud-scale features that partners and customers trust.
  • Working closely with product enablement, marketing, and sales teams to evangelize the product, conduct demos, and present features to internal partners and external customers.
  • Solving complex problems that require cross-company collaboration and alignment to deliver functionality underpinning the Cortex product platform.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in cross-group, cross-functional product management roles in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience in cybersecurity with a strong technical background and building enterprise-scale, high-performing, globally available SaaS products.
  • Product management experience within large organizations, collaborating across multiple teams, and managing product planning with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated with effective management of multiple tasks, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Team player with a positive attitude, strong people skills, and a can-do approach.
  • BSc/MS in Computer Science, engineering/technical degree, or equivalent military experience.

Nice to Have

  • Experience building enterprise-scale SaaS products in cybersecurity.
  • Experience working in a rapidly scaling organization.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security and cyber threats.

Qualifications

  • BSc/MS in Computer Science or a related engineering/technical field, or equivalent military experience.

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.
  • Employee benefits detailed on company website.

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks fosters an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive environment that values ongoing learning, disruptive innovation, and integrity. The company emphasizes rapid growth, continuous adaptation to evolving cyber threats, and creating an environment where employees feel supported and included. They promote in-person collaboration with flexibility where needed and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 13, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
Salary166k-269k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

About Palo Alto Networks

Website

paloaltonetworks.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Industry

Software Publishers

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