Principal Product Manager (Prisma SASE)

Palo Alto Networks•Office - USA - CA - Headquarters, CA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Product Manager for Prisma SASE for MSPs, you will be responsible for developing and executing on product strategy to grow Prisma SASE business through Managed Service Providers. You will develop a deep understanding of the Managed Services market for network security solutions, and work closely with Telco, Global Systems Integrator (GSI) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) partners to drive product innovation, ecosystem integrations and growth of Prisma SASE adoption. This is a high-visibility leadership role where you will own and drive the roadmap for new innovations such as Service Provider Interconnects, 5G Security, Agentic AI workflows for simplifying Day 0 provisioning and Day N operations of Managed Service Providers. In addition, you will have a broader sphere of influence as you will actively collaborate with fellow Product Management leaders across Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, Prisma Browser, Data & AI Security, and Strata Cloud Manager to drive innovations relevant for partners and large global organizations.

Requirements

8+ years in product management roles in Networking, Security or Cloud domains
Technical degree in computer science, engineering or related technical discipline
Platform mindset with the ability to see the 'connective tissue' between different product lines and simplify them into a single user experience.
Technical breadth in Networking to comfortably discuss Enterprise, Service Provider and Cloud Networking (e.g. MPLS, BGP, SD-WAN, CG-NAT, Cloud Interconnects)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

10+ years in product management roles with a focus on Network Security (Firewalls, VPNs, SASE, or Web Gateways).
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
MBA preferred or equivalent business experience
Proven experience working with or for Tier-1 Telcos, GSIs, or large MSPs.
Understanding of carrier-grade SLAs and service delivery models
Hands-on experience with AI tools, including for UX, prototyping with code, and agentic workflows
Strong go to market and business analysis skills

Responsibilities

Develop deep understanding of Managed Services market and customer needs for Zero Trust Network Access and secure access to Internet, SaaS and Private Apps
Drive the adoption of Prisma SASE by Managed Service Provider partners and end customers by driving product innovation and solution development
Lead the evolution of the Service Provider (SP) Interconnect and 5G SASE by collaborating with wireline and wireless service providers worldwide
Develop a deep understanding of our security product portfolio to identify opportunities to drive productivity and operational gains by using Agentic AI innovations targeted at Partners
Assist field teams and customers by articulating our value proposition, competitive differentiation, and best practices for product implementation.
Create and deliver compelling product communications, including whitepapers, demos, videos, and technical training for sales, customers, and partners.
Engage with strategic customers through executive briefings and product evangelism to gather requirements and build strong relationships.
Communicate product value effectively to both customers and internal business stakeholders using presentations and documentation.

Benefits

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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