Sr Product Design Manager (NetSec)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Director

190k-250k

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior Manager of Product Design at Palo Alto Networks, you will lead a talented team in envisioning and delivering user experiences across security platforms. You will drive the Product Design strategy and execution for key products, coaching your team to think holistically, act boldly, and design with clarity and precision. The role involves building high-performing teams, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and executive stakeholders, and fostering an environment of creativity, accountability, and continual learning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Product Designers, helping them grow their skills, impact, and careers.
Set a high bar for design quality, creativity, and user-centered thinking across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
Craft and communicate a compelling Product Design vision, and build iterative plans to bring that vision to life.
Foster strong cross-functional relationships across Product, Engineering, and Research to advocate for users and ensure cohesive, integrated experiences.
Champion operational excellence by scaling the team's processes, rituals, and systems to improve velocity without sacrificing quality.
Inspire the team and broader organization by clearly articulating the 'why' behind design decisions.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in Product Design.
At least 3+ years of experience managing or leading design teams.
A portfolio demonstrating user-centered design process, critical thinking, and strong craft across complex workflows.

Nice to Have

Experience leading Product Design efforts from product inception through launch and iteration.
Strong ability to balance user, product, and business goals, shaping strategic decisions with a user-first mindset.
Demonstrated success operating across organizational boundaries and leading through influence.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills across diverse audiences and levels of leadership.
Experience working in complex domains (e.g., enterprise software, security, cloud platforms).

Qualifications

Educational background or certifications are not explicitly specified, but extensive professional experience in Product Design and leadership is required.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary between $190,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and a bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package (details available in the benefits description).

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks fosters a culture of trust, creativity, and user obsession. The company values ongoing learning, leadership opportunities, and stretch challenges. It emphasizes collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, with a commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The environment encourages problem-solving, innovation, and a shared mission to make the world safer through cybersecurity.

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