Director of Product Management (Strata Cloud Manager) - job 1 of 3

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

As the Director of Product Management for Strata Cloud Manager Platform, you will be responsible for the foundational aspects of our platform, defining the future of the network security industry. You will leverage your strong technical and analytical skills to bridge customer business requirements with key market trends. This role requires frequent interaction with customers, prospects, and analysts to present our solutions, articulate requirements, and lead a focused product team to deliver on our vision and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Product Management team for the Strata Cloud Manager Platform, fostering a culture of innovation and execution.

• Develop and articulate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap in collaboration with Product Management leadership, based on market and customer requirements.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with NGFW, Cloud Delivered Shared Services, and SASE teams to drive the 'platformization' strategy.

• Manage and communicate the product roadmap effectively to customers, prospects, and all key internal stakeholders.

• Partner closely with engineering teams to solve complex problems and ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful products.

• Engage with product marketing to create compelling messaging, sales tools, and marketing content that supports field and sales teams.

• Coordinate with NPI, certification, professional services, and support teams to ensure comprehensive product readiness and coverage.

• Drive strategic decisions on product pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies to maximize market impact.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in a technical field or equivalent practical or military experience.

• 8+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of shipping successful products.

• 3+ years of experience in a lead or management role, guiding and developing product teams.

• Direct product management experience in two or more of the following areas: enterprise networking, cloud platforms, network security, or platform-as-a-service (PaaS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and contribute to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a desire to take ownership of the full product lifecycle.

• Experience working directly with customers, analysts, and partners to gather requirements and articulate a product vision.

The Team

Product Management or PDM - 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. This team provides the behind-the-scenes support for our products by being a source of information for our Systems Engineers, staying on top of the environment we sell in and helping to implement technical solutions based on our clients' feedback and needs. As threats and technology evolve, we stay ahead to accomplish our mission.

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 $238,000 - $327,000/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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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