Product Design Manager -UX/UI (Cortex XSIAM)

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 We are seeking a Product Design Manager to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented designers while actively contributing to the design of core product features. In this role, you will manage experienced product designers to solve complex user experience challenges through innovative, streamlined flows and polished aesthetics. You and your team will be responsible for leading the entire design lifecycle, from early research and conceptualization to delivering pixel-perfect designs ready for development. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and grow a team of talented UX/UI designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Proactively collaborate and partner with product managers and engineers to shape product strategy and define the user experience for Cortex XSIAM. Contribute directly to feature design and product development, serving as a hands-on design leader. Own and continuously improve the team's design process, from initial research and conceptualization through execution and delivery. Help maintain and evolve design systems to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across the product suite. Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices, ensuring the user's voice is present in all product decisions. Review design deliverables and provide clear, constructive feedback to ensure high-quality outcomes. Actively participate in recruiting, onboarding, and developing design talent to grow the team's capabilities. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of related experience, or PhD with 3 years of related experience, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience managing or leading product design teams. A strong portfolio is required, showcasing your work on end-to-end product design projects, including your process, thinking, and final outcomes. Expert-level proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools, particularly Figma. Preferred Qualifications Experience designing complex enterprise software or data-intensive applications, preferably in the cybersecurity domain. Proven ability to execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and changing agile environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale to cross-functional stakeholders. A passion for balancing high-level product strategy with detail-oriented, pixel-perfect execution. Cortex Platform - As the fastest-growing product line in the company’s history, Cortex is the industry’s most comprehensive product suite for security operations. Cortex is at the forefront of innovation in the cybersecurity industry. We are dedicated to building a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are looking for trailblazers who are ready to take on the challenge of securing our digital way of life. Cortex offers a fast-paced, mission-oriented, and exciting environment for creative and motivated people to make a real impact. 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.