Palo Alto Networks

As a Senior Product Manager your primary responsibility is to conceptualize, develop, and oversee the implementation of features and functionalities that enhance the visibility and monitoring capabilities of our cloud security and firewall products.. Product Strategy: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product strategy for enhancing visibility and monitoring in cloud security and firewall products.. Advocate for best practices in user experience design to enhance product usability and adoption.. Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and architectures, with expertise in cloud security and firewall solutions.. Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified Product Manager (CPM) are a plus.

senior product manager

Company Description

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.
Our Approach to Work
We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Job Description

Your Career
As a Senior Product Manager your primary responsibility is to conceptualize, develop, and oversee the implementation of features and functionalities that enhance the visibility and monitoring capabilities of our cloud security and firewall products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support to drive the product roadmap and ensure the successful delivery of solutions that meet customer needs and market demands.
Your Impact
1. Product Strategy: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product strategy for enhancing visibility and monitoring in cloud security and firewall products. Define short-term and long-term goals aligned with business objectives and market trends.
2. Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to gather requirements for new features and enhancements. Clearly define user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics to guide development efforts.
3. Roadmap Development: Create and manage the product roadmap, outlining key features, enhancements, and initiatives related to visibility and monitoring capabilities. Prioritize features based on customer feedback, market trends, and business priorities.
4. Product Development: Work closely with engineering teams to translate product requirements into actionable development plans. Provide clear direction and guidance throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
5. User Experience: Partner with design teams to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for visibility and monitoring features. Advocate for best practices in user experience design to enhance product usability and adoption.
6. Customer Feedback: Act as the voice of the customer within the organization, gathering feedback and insights to continuously improve product offerings. Monitor customer satisfaction metrics and prioritize initiatives to address customer pain points.
7. Performance Tracking: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the success of visibility and monitoring features. Analyze data and performance metrics to identify areas for optimization and improvement.
8. Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs, industry trends, and competitive offerings. Use insights gathered to inform product development priorities and strategies.

Qualifications

Your Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
Proven experience (5+ years) in product management roles, with a focus on cloud security, networking, cloud management or related technologies.
Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and architectures, with expertise in cloud security and firewall solutions.
Prior experience in building SaaS products with the use of AI/ML in driving IT operational efficiency is highly desired.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements and strategies.
Experience with agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
Demonstrated ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified Product Manager (CPM) are a plus.

Additional Information

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.
Our organization and employees are committed to changing as rapidly as our industry’s threats do, and to do that, we need creative product teams to address emerging cyber threats. They provide behind-the-scenes support for our products by being a source of information on our products for our systems engineers, staying on top of the environment we sell in, and helping to implement product-wide technical solutions based on our client’s feedback and needs. As threats and technology evolve, we stay ahead to accomplish our mission.
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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.
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 $163,200/yr to $264,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

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