Principal Product Manager (Exposure Management)

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!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

We’re seeking a strategic and results-driven Principal Product Manager to shape and elevate our product experience. As a Principal Product Manager in the Exposure Management team, you will define new features, own core product areas, and lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer-focused solutions that set us apart in the market.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in one or more of the following areas: Vulnerability Management, Compliance, or Cloud Security. In this role, you will work with engineers, researchers, and customers to understand the complex challenges of managing and mitigating security risks at scale. You will be instrumental in building solutions that not only identify vulnerabilities but also provide intelligent, automated, and efficient ways to fix them.

Success in this role demands agility, deep understanding of underlying technologies, creativity, and excellent time management.

Your Impact

• Define and communicate the product strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends
• Translate customer needs and technical considerations into clear business and functional requirements across the product portfolio
• Partner with UX to craft intuitive user experiences, focusing on workflows and dashboards that drive engagement and satisfaction
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and GTM teams throughout the product lifecycle—from concept to launch—to deliver high-quality releases
• Prioritize product initiatives based on customer insights, business value, and technical feasibility.
• Lead go-to-market readiness by working closely with Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams
• Serve as the voice of the customer by validating features, testing builds, and guiding post-launch iterations
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in the CTEM and Cloud security landscape through ongoing research and competitive analysis
• Act as a product evangelist for our Exposure Management solution, articulating the product vision and competitive differentiators to internal stakeholders, partners, and customers
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Your Experience 

• 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or principal role within the cybersecurity domain.
• Deep understanding of vulnerability management, security operations (SecOps), and modern IT infrastructure. 
• Experience with vulnerability scanners, patch management systems, and asset management is highly desirable.
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with a strong sense of market differentiation and innovation.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders — including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Go-to-Market teams — to deliver high-impact outcomes
• Skilled in tracking cross-team deliverables, assessing risks, and managing resources and timelines to keep projects on schedule
• Hands-on experience managing day-to-day product delivery operations; leadership in complex or large-scale project execution is a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to information gathering and communication
• A proven track record of building great user experiences and solving complex problems in a simple, elegant way.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences, from engineers to executive leadership.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across multiple teams.
• Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical or business discipline, or equivalent practical experience or equivalent military experience required

Nice to have

• Experience with vulnerability research or a background in security engineering.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
• A passion for open-source tools and a strong security community presence.

The Team

Join our fast-moving Vulnerability Management team at Palo Alto Networks, where we’re building industry-leading solutions in Exposure Management and Cloud Security. We work at the intersection of innovation and execution—defining product strategies, crafting intuitive experiences, and driving high-impact releases that address real-world security challenges. Our team thrives on collaboration, partnering closely with engineering, UX, sales, and marketing to deliver customer-focused solutions that stand out in a competitive landscape. With a strong focus on technical depth, market trends, and cross-functional alignment, we’re shaping the future of cybersecurity.

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 $0 - $0/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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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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