Sr Director, Product Managemnt (Cortex XDR) at Palo Alto Networks

Tel Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cloud Workloads, Threat Detection, Product Roadmap, Go-To-Market Strategy, Leadership, KPI Tracking, B2B Product Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Executive Communication, English Proficiency, Hebrew Proficiency

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

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 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. Your Career As the Director of Product Management for Cortex XDR, you will take the helm of our industry-leading endpoint security platform. Cortex XDR is responsible for helping customers secure their devices and workloads across their endpoint and cloud environments, stopping advanced threats before they compromise the organization. Endpoints and cloud infrastructure are the foundational attack vectors for modern adversaries. We are looking for a strategic, decisive leader who can design, build, and ship industry-defining products to help SOC teams protect their organization's most valuable assets. You will drive the platform's vision, align cross-functional teams, and ensure our products continue to deliver top-tier threat detection and prevention capabilities. Your Impact Lead and mentor a high-performing product management group, driving the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch. Define and own the product roadmap for Cortex XDR, ensuring alignment with the broader Cortex strategy and Go-To-Market (GTM) motions. Bring innovative, disruptive approaches to endpoint security, prioritizing features and making critical trade-offs to deliver a world-class platform. Collaborate closely with engineering, UX/UI design, marketing, and sales teams to drive product development and execute seamless launches. Engage directly with key customers and partners to understand their pain points, gather feedback, and take the solutions you define to market. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), track product performance, and drive operational rigor across the product portfolio. Evangelize Cortex XDR internally and externally, serving as a thought leader at industry events and executive briefings. Qualifications Your Experience 8+ years of product management experience in cybersecurity or enterprise-grade cloud-based solutions, with at least 5 years leading high-performance PM teams. Deep understanding of endpoint security, cloud workloads, and threat detection methodologies. Prior leadership experience in B2B/Enterprise product management at large organizations or innovative startups is highly preferred. Proven track record of bringing complex, technical products to market at scale. Strong business acumen with the ability to define pricing, packaging, and GTM strategies. BS/MS in Computer Science, another engineering/technical degree, MBA, or equivalent military experience required. Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to speak confidently in front of major customers and executives. High proficiency in both English and Hebrew is required. Your Attitude Strategic and decisive leadership style with a strong sense of ownership and a take-charge attitude. Pragmatic and direct—focused on driving results, solving problems, and removing blockers for your team. Passionate about cybersecurity and inherently driven to design new, innovative solutions. A collaborative team player with a "can-do" mentality who thrives in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment. Qualifications Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Responsibilities

Lead the product management group for Cortex XDR to design and ship industry-defining endpoint security products. Drive the platform vision, define the product roadmap, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure top-tier threat detection and prevention.