Sr Manager, Product Management - Data Security (Cortex Cloud )

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

The Team

The Cortex Cloud Data Security Platform is responsible for helping customers understand what data they own, how that data is being used, and how to protect their most sensitive data from cyber attacks and compliance breaches. Data is always the target for attackers and is also one of the most important assets an organization owns today. Helping an organization understand their data footprint and security drives priority and helps impact the entire security program.
We are looking for a Sr Manager, Product Management who can help us design, build and ship industry defining products to help cloud security and data security teams protect their organization's most valuable assets - their identities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Product Management to lead our Cortex Cloud Data Security team. In this role, you will guide the design, development, and launch of industry-defining products that protect our customers' most valuable assets. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from gathering customer feedback and prioritizing features to working closely with engineering to deliver the product roadmap and ensure a successful market launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a product management team through the entire product lifecycle, from customer feedback collection and feature prioritization to roadmap delivery in close collaboration with engineering.
• Drive the growth of core pillars within Cortex Cloud Data Security by introducing innovative and disruptive approaches, ensuring effective product launches.
• Collaborate effectively across all organizational functions, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure product alignment and success in a global environment.
• Develop a deep understanding of cloud and data security practitioners, translating their use cases and challenges into actionable product strategies.
• Partner with customer success, marketing, and sales to support existing customers, identify common user problems, and successfully bring new solutions to market.
• Guide the creation of intuitive, state-of-the-art user interfaces by working closely with UX/UI design experts.
• Take ownership of the full product lifecycle, simplifying complex requirements and focusing on the details to ensure successful delivery and market adoption.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent military experience.
• 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years leading high-performance product management teams.
• Demonstrated experience in the networking and/or cybersecurity industry.
• Proven ability in go-to-market strategy and business analysis.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Leadership experience in B2B/Enterprise product management within either large organizations or innovative startups.
• A strong passion for cybersecurity and a disruptive mindset toward solving complex problems.
• Experience presenting to partners and major enterprise customers.