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Product Marketing Manager, Cortex XDR

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA
Full Time
Senior
131k-213k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Product Marketing Manager at Palo Alto Networks, you will play a key role in planning and executing the product marketing strategy for our Cortex offerings. You will be the expert, voice, and go-to-market driver for Cortex's XDR capabilities. You will work closely with stakeholders from product management, sales, field marketing, and technology partners to develop and execute your strategy and advance our mission.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply security knowledge to translate product capabilities into simple, compelling messages and tools that resonate with customers, with a clear understanding of the target markets and buyer personas
  • Work closely with Product Management to build a shared market and product vision, and a cooperative relationship that forms the foundation of all product marketing activities
  • Author compelling, high-quality content, both at a business and a technical level, in a variety of formats including print, web, social media, and video
  • Launch products and collaborate with field teams to execute marketing campaigns; be a subject matter expert and a go-to resource for the sales and field marketing teams
  • Effectively work at building and executing plans that cross different functional groups, including product management, business development, and sales
  • Represent the company in customer engagements and at events, to evangelize our point of view
  • Track the XDR/EDR market and competitive landscape in collaboration with product, marketing, and sales leadership

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, technical marketing, consulting, or other relevant functions
  • An understanding of the security operations domain, market trends, competitive landscape, and customer requirements
  • Ability to lead product launches and releases, from crafting messaging and content to tracking progress and measuring results
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with creating and delivering presentations in a range of environments, from industry conferences to customer briefings
  • Demonstrated record of working cross-functionally to drive sales, demand generation, and overall organization and business success
  • Experience and innovative energy to champion successful market and competitive disruption initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred or equivalent military experience required

Nice to Have

  • Experience with developing marketing strategies in the cybersecurity industry
  • Knowledge of the AI landscape and its impact on cybersecurity

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • MBA or equivalent experience preferred
  • Equivalent military experience considered

Benefits & Perks

  • Starting base salary between $131,000 and $212,500 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and work location
  • Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and a bonus
  • 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 a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. The company values ongoing learning, diversity, and a commitment to shaping the future of cybersecurity. Employees work in a fast-paced environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and trusted relationships, with a focus on making a positive impact against escalating cyber threats in the era of AI.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 14, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Marketing
Salary131k-213k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About Palo Alto Networks

Website

paloaltonetworks.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Industry

Software Publishers

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