Palo Alto Networks

Sr. Principal Product Manager (Strata Cloud Manager)

Palo Alto Networks$150K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years in product management with successful product launches.
  • 3+ years in a leadership role, mentoring product teams.
  • Experience in enterprise networking, cloud platforms, SaaS, data & analytics, network security, or PaaS.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Product Management team to drive innovation.
  • Develop and communicate a product vision and roadmap based on market needs.
  • Work with NGFW, Cloud Services, and SASE teams to implement platform strategy.
  • Manage and share the product roadmap with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with engineering to resolve complex product issues and deliver quality solutions.
  • Create messaging and marketing tools in partnership with product marketing.
  • Ensure product readiness by coordinating across various teams.
  • Make strategic decisions on pricing, packaging, and go-to-market plans.
  • Promote product adoption and AI innovations across industries.

Benefits

  • Eligible for immigration sponsorship.
  • Access to employee benefit programs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

As a Sr Principal Product Manager for Strata Cloud Manager Platform, you will be responsible for the foundational aspects of our platform, defining the future of the network security industry and AI-driven observability. 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 will 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.
  • Drive product adoption and AI innovations at scale across multiple industry verticals with focus on proactive prevention and remediation.


Qualifications

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 three or more of the following areas: enterprise networking, cloud platforms, software-as-a-service (SaaS), data & analytics, network security, APIs & integrations 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.


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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. 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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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Its core products are a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
Size
11,870 employees
Market Cap
$42.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$368.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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