Sr Principal IT Product Manager

at  Palo Alto Networks

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 take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.
Job Description

YOUR CAREER

We are seeking a visionary Senior Principal Product Manager to spearhead the product strategy, development, and deployment of the most advanced B2B Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) system. This role is pivotal in driving cultural transformation within a 2000-person sales organization, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize how we sell at Scale. The ideal candidate will lead the strategic introduction of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency, drive process improvements, and support the growth of both SMB and Enterprise customers.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in Go-To-Market systems with a proven track record of managing and delivering high-impact technology projects in B2B SaaS environments
• Expertise managing global enterprise sales systems and leading the deployment of sales-related technologies, particularly in the CRM and CPQ space either part of mid size enterprise organizations or leading consulting firm
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required - An advanced degree is a plus or equivalent military experience required
• Strategic mindset with the ability to step in as a stand-in Solutions Architect, contributing to the organization’s long-term goals
• Deep expertise in managing Quote to cash applications, Salesforce, SFDC CPQ, including integrations, AppExchange products
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to to pitch product strategy to Executive leadership(including C-Suite)
• Proven success in leading complex technology projects, including system integrations, customizations, and enhancements across large-scale organizations
• Demonstrated ability to partner with geographically distributed teams and external vendors to deliver impactful and scalable solutions
• Expertise in software project management, including gathering requirements, test planning, change management, and developing detailed functional plans
• Experience managing and mentoring multiple teams, fostering a culture of learning and development, and driving high performance across the organization
  Additional Information

Please refer the Job description for details