Director, Product Management (Cortex) at Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

327025.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Product Management, Cloud Security, Customer Experience, Engineering Execution, Go-To-Market Strategy, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, AI Experience

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

Company Description Our Mission At 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 Are 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 Description Your Career Cortex Cloud is Palo Alto Networks' next-generation CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) built on the Cortex data and AI platform. It is the strategic future of cloud security at Palo Alto Networks, designed to reduce tool sprawl, improve risk prioritization and align cloud security with SOC, XDR, and AI-driven operations. A critical company priority is migrating existing Prisma Cloud customers to Cortex Cloud with minimal friction, clear value uplift, and zero loss of security coverage. We are looking for a Director of Product Management who can to lead the strategic migration of customers from Prisma Cloud to Cortex Cloud. This leader will own the product vision, roadmap, and execution for customer migration—ensuring feature parity, improved outcomes, seamless onboarding, and long-term customer success. This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, customer experience, engineering execution, and go-to-market alignment. Your Impact Own the end-to-end Prisma Cloud to Cortex Cloud migration strategy Design customer-first migration workflows Act as the single-threaded owner for migration outcomes Working effectively with all areas of the organization in a global company, from engineering to sales Work closely with our customer success, marketing and sales teams on supporting existing customers, identifying common user problems and taking the solutions you define to market Qualifications Your Experience • 10+ years in product management • Minimum 3 years in product management domain expertise in cloud security vendors required • A track record of delivering customer acquisition growth and optimization across key metrics • Inherent passion for cybersecurity and solving problems • Strong go to market and business analysis skills • Drive to design new, innovative and disruptive solutions • Strong desire to take ownership of new technology products and their full life cycle • Articulate and effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally • Strong desire to take ownership of new technology products and their full life cycle • Team player with a can do approach • BS/MS in Computer Science, Other engineering/technical degree or equivalent military experience required • AI Experience - an advantage Additional Information Compensation Disclosure 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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $238,300 - $327,025/YR The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment We’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 [email protected]. 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. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes Department: Product Management Job Country: United States of America

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end Prisma Cloud to Cortex Cloud migration strategy and design customer-first migration workflows. Act as the single-threaded owner for migration outcomes while collaborating with various teams across the organization.