Principal Product Manager (SASE Cloud Infrastructure)

Palo Alto Networks•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Product Manager for our SASE solution, you will shape the strategy and roadmap for our core Prisma Access cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for delivering innovative product functionality that aligns with our high standards, managing all stages of the feature lifecycle from conception to post-release. This role requires a blend of strategic planning and tactical execution to drive the next generation of cloud-delivered security.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of product management or a minimum of 8 years of technical marketing experience in the enterprise networking and/or cloud security space.
Deep understanding of Layer-2, Layer-3, and Layer-4 networking protocols, VPN/tunneling technologies, and cloud compute/network solutions.
Practical experience and strategic insight in Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and Agentic AI systems.
Demonstrated success in owning the full product lifecycle, from writing product requirements to working with engineering and driving customer adoption.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced technical degree (MS/PhD).
Proven experience in customer engagement, conducting executive briefings, and gathering requirements from diverse stakeholders.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to use data to drive decisions.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

Spearhead the creation and deployment of a new public cloud security platform by enhancing and expanding Prisma Access.
Manage the entire product lifecycle, from conception and definition through development, release, and post-release activities.
Proactively collaborate and exchange information with Product Marketing to create compelling sales tools and marketing content.
Evangelize the product and product strategy both internally with sales and externally with customers and partners.
Work with legal, InfoSec, and engineering teams to ensure adherence to various privacy and data protection regulations.
Define and prioritize product requirements, make feature trade-off decisions, and develop business cases to support product strategy.
Collaborate with NPI, certification, professional services, and support teams to ensure comprehensive product readiness and success.