Your Career
We’re looking for a Principal Product Manager for the Cloud Next-Gen Firewall (aka Firewall-as-A-Service) business, the industry leader in Cloud Network Security and one of the fastest-growing SaaS network security products in the world (not just at PANW). Cloud NGFW helps customers secure their journey to the cloud by providing the most comprehensive and best-in-class Network Security with the ease of use of Native services in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud.
The product manager takes ownership and is passionate about our mission - to build the best cloud network security platform in the industry and continue pushing the boundaries to take it to new heights! This role comes with the responsibility of deeply understanding our customer’s public cloud security challenges and solving them in impactful ways for the long term.
Are you excited by the challenges of a fast-paced environment and dynamic work? As a product manager on the Cloud NGFW team, you will focus on enhancing our technology and growing the business through smart GTM activities. In this highly visible and cross-functional role, you will lead the charter to build and scale the business. You will know the ins and outs of platform metrics and help drive insights. We have a results-oriented culture in this team, you’ll have the resources and the support across the organization to execute, but ultimately, you are responsible for achieving the business outcomes.
Your Impact
You will be the mini-CEO of your product. Thought leadership and collaboration are key
You will be independent, as that is expected from a Principal PM role
You must possess an extraordinary interest in delivering product capabilities that enable our customers. Customer empathy is very crucial
You must have a deep-seated passion for technology and for building and growing SaaS products
Well-versed in growing the TAM and partnering with the GTM teams
Conduct internal training and create content for all stakeholders that are key to your product's success, such as support teams, sales teams, technical marketing teams, etc.
You are comfortable managing competing priorities and handling ambiguity.
Stay abreast of the latest trends in Cloud Security in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud
Define product requirements and manage requirements backlog
Partner with Engineering and DevOps to deliver best-in-class NetSec SaaS solutions
End-to-end Product Lifecycle Management from PRD, UX, Engineering Engagement, TechDocs, Support issue
Drive Pricing conversions for new features
Most importantly, we are looking for the attitude “No work is below my dignity to grow my business as I am the CEO of this product”.
Be independent and take ownership seriously.
Your Experience
BS/MS in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent military experience preferred
8+ years of product management experience, ideally on SaaS products
Domain experience in public cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
Domain experience in Networking and Network Security is a plus
Experience in great UX design and/or working with UX designers is a plus
Experience in driving high-velocity product releases using Agile methodology
Experience in building products in a hyper-growth market with rapidly changing technology and a competitive landscape
Experience in making product decisions based on incomplete or imperfect data
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
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