Principal Product Manager (Prisma Access)
Our MissionAt 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 AreWe 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 CareerPalo Alto Networks is building a world-class product management organization and continues to look for top-notch product management talent to expand the team. We are seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in AI/ML, LLMs, and Generative AI technology to join our team. As the Principal Product Manager for Prisma SASE, at Palo Alto Networks, you will leverage advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to enhance, automate, and optimize IT operations processes for Prisma SASE customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, create product roadmaps, and manage product development from conception to launch. You will have complete ownership of our SASE AIOps product portfolio and will continue to drive innovation to reduce mean time to detection and remediation for SASE customers. You will work very closely with the product managers within the direct team as well as those throughout the organization to maintain our position as the market leader.To be successful in this position you must possess a combination of strong technical skills, and analytical skills, as well as a passion for driving enterprise networking & security while bridging customer business requirements with key market trends. You must be comfortable with frequent interaction with customers, prospects, and industry analysts presenting our solution and explaining our security solution while understanding and articulating their requirements. You have a track record of success in leading focused, tightly-knit product teams, have delivered on product commitments in working closely with engineering leadership, and have successfully developed and articulated your vision, product strategy, and product plans to the company’s leadership.Your Impact
Own the product area of AIOps to build a world-class detection and remediation framework for User Experience, Application Monitoring, and Observability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, design, and marketing to deliver high-quality products on time
Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and customer preferences
Define and prioritize product features and requirements based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals
Communicate product vision, roadmap, and progress to stakeholders and leadership team
A passion for the customer journey, user experience, usability, and a knack for simplicity are critical in this role
Your Experience
BS/MS or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required
Strong desire to take ownership of the full product lifecycle
6+ years in product management with a strong networking domain background and understanding of AI/ML, LLM concepts and technologies, such as natural language understanding, sentiment analysis, and topic modeling
Strong focus on end-user experience and data visualization tools and technologies.
Experience building data-rich products, incorporating data visualizations
Deliver high-quality work in an agile, fast-paced environment
Track record creating products from concept to market success.
Very strong (written and verbal) communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills leading and contributing to cross-functional teams
The TeamTo 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 client’s feedback and needs. As threats and technology evolve, we stay ahead to accomplish our mission.Compensation DisclosureThe 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 (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .Our CommitmentWe’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 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.