Principal Product Manager (Prisma Cloud)

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Who We Are We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included. As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! Your Career Palo Alto Networks is building a world-class product management organization and continues to look for top-notch product managers to expand the team. As a Senior Product Manager for Prisma Cloud at Palo Alto Networks, you will be at the forefront of advancing AI in cybersecurity. This role demands a unique combination of technical acumen, security expertise, and cloud knowledge. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, working closely with engineering teams to bring innovative products to market. You will be responsible for driving the product strategy and operations, feature functionality and roadmap. In addition to your creativity, you will also rely on interaction with customers and partners to understand requirements and problems. You will be expected to deliver product functionality that matches Palo Alto Networks’ level of innovation. You will be involved in all stages of the feature lifecycle (conception, definition, development, release and post-release activities) managing strategic planning, feature selection and tactical activities. Your Impact Ownership of the product strategy, planning, and operations Feature prioritization and trade-off decision-making Market and customer analysis, requirements development, business case, collateral, and product positioning Work closely with engineering teams to define product requirements and roadmaps - Translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans Customer engagement and relationship development for executive briefings, product evangelism, and requirements gathering Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure successful product launches and market adoption - Be an advocate for the product internally and externally Engage with customers to gather insights, validate concepts, and understand evolving needs in the cybersecurity landscape and continually improve the user experience Your Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent military experience Advanced degree preferred (Computer Science, other engineering/technical degree, MBA) Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management (cybersecurity or cloud technologies) Strong technical background with an understanding of AI and machine learning in the context of cybersecurity Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute methodically The Team To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest-growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks and the products and services that proactively address them. Our Product Management team helps us do just that. Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $166000 - $268500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) . Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.