Director of Product Management (Managed AI Software Firewalls - OEM Partnerships)

Palo Alto Networks•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 As the Director of Product Management for Managed AI Software Firewalls, you will lead a world-class team to build and scale our cybersecurity capabilities through partnerships with Hyperscalers and Neo Clouds. You will own the product lifecycle, defining the future of network security by blending deep technical expertise with business acumen. This role requires leading a team of Principal PMs, driving product strategy, and communicating a clear vision to customers, partners, and executive leadership to deliver market-leading products.

Requirements

BS/MS degree, equivalent practical experience, or equivalent military experience.
8+ years in product management with at least 4 years in a lead/management role.
3+ years of people management experience leading a team of Product Managers.
Experience in building AI/ML powered solutions for an enterprise platform.
Strong desire to take ownership of the full product lifecycle.
Power user of AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini) to maximize productivity.
Very strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Proven track record of strong cross-team collaborations and leading cross-functional teams.
Experience in fast-paced environments with overlapping projects/deliverables.

Responsibilities

Lead the Product Management team for Managed AI Software Firewalls (OEM Partnerships).
Show strong thought leadership on future-proofing the products we build.
Collaborate with PM leadership to develop your vision, product strategy, and roadmap.
Work cross-functionally with other Product Teams to deliver on the 'Platform' vision.
Develop, manage, and communicate the product roadmap to customers, partners, and all key internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineering to solve problems and deliver high-quality products on time.
Engage with the GTM and Product Marketing teams on external messaging.
Drive product pricing and packaging when necessary.