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Principal Product Manager (Strata Cloud Manager - Network Management) at Palo Alto Networks · Trevo
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.
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
As a Principal Product Manager for the Strata Cloud Manager Platform, you will define the future of network security and AI-driven observability by leading foundational platform initiatives. Leveraging your strong technical and analytical expertise, you will bridge complex business requirements with key market trends. You will frequently engage with customers, prospects, and industry analysts to articulate our platform vision and translate market needs into a compelling product roadmap.
What you'll do
Develop and articulate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market and customer needs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with NGFW, Cloud Delivered Shared Services, and SASE teams to drive platformization strategy.
Manage and communicate the product roadmap effectively to customers, prospects, field teams, and internal stakeholders.
Drive product adoption and AI innovations across multiple verticals, focusing on proactive prevention and automated remediation.
Build compelling messaging, technical guides, and sales tools in partnership with Product Marketing.
Coordinate with professional services and support teams to ensure frictionless workflows and operational readiness.
Contribute to strategic decisions regarding product packaging, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies to maximize market impact.
Requirements
Education & Experience: BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Product Management Track Record: 8+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record of shipping successful enterprise software or cloud management platforms.
Wireless & Enterprise Networking Expertise: Deep domain expertise in enterprise networking and wireless technologies, including:Enterprise Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), wireless LAN controllers (WLAN), access point (AP) management, and RF/radio management concepts.Core networking protocols and architectures (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VXLAN, SD-WAN, SASE, DNS/DHCP, and IPsec VPNs).Network observability, telemetry, SNMP, and AIOps/Wi-Fi health monitoring.
Enterprise Security & APIs: Demonstrated product management experience in enterprise network security, cloud platforms, SaaS, data analytics, and RESTful API integrations.
Nice to have
Management Console Experience: Deep familiarity with enterprise network management consoles, wireless management dashboards, or Palo Alto Networks Panorama environments.
Certifications: Professional networking or wireless certifications (e.g., CWNA/CWNP, CCNP/CCIE Wireless or Enterprise, or equivalent industry certifications).
Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to influence cross-functional technical teams (engineering, UX, architecture) in a fast-paced environment without direct reporting line authority.
Executive Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with extensive experience presenting to network architects, CISOs, CIOs, and industry analysts.
Full-Lifecycle Ownership: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep desire to take ownership of the full product lifecycle from ideation to scale.
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/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.
$176,800.00 - $286,000.00/yr
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?: Yes