Sr Product Manager (Cloud and AI Software Firewalls)

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 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’re seeking a Product Manager to lead our Cloud Next-Generation Firewall (CNGFW) Partner portfolio, a key pillar of our AI and Cloud Software Firewall business. The ideal candidate brings curiosity and expertise in building Agentic and AI-driven workflows that strengthen cloud network security across both AI and non-AI workloads.

This is a high-impact role within one of the fastest-growing segments in network and AI security, working with top cloud providers like Oracle Cloud and Google Cloud to deliver best-in-class, native cloud security solutions.

As the product owner, you’ll drive strategy, execution, and growth for our partner-integrated firewall offerings—bridging deep technical understanding with business acumen. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and our cloud partners to build scalable solutions that protect customers’ cloud environments with simplicity, power, and innovation.

This is a highly visible, cross-functional product leadership role that demands both strategic vision and hands-on execution. You’ll have strong organizational backing—but ultimate accountability for outcomes rests with you.

Your Impact

• Serve as the “mini-CEO” for your product—own strategy, roadmap, and execution end-to-end.
• Define and prioritize product requirements, managing the full product lifecycle from concept through launch and iteration.
• Drive partner engagement and joint solution development with Oracle Cloud and Google Cloud teams.  
• Use platform metrics to generate insights and drive data-informed decisions.
• Balance competing priorities and execute effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in Cloud Security, particularly in Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud ecosystems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, UX, TechDocs, and Support to deliver seamless customer experiences.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset—no task is beneath you when it comes to building your business.
• Operate independently with strong ownership and accountability.
• 4+ years of Product Management experience, ideally in SaaS products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (military experience welcomed).
• Strong understanding of Networking and Network Security domains preferred.
• Drive partner engagement and joint solution development with Oracle Cloud and Google Cloud teams.  
• Use platform metrics to generate insights and drive data-informed decisions.
• Balance competing priorities and execute effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, UX, TechDocs, and Support to deliver seamless customer experiences.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset—no task is beneath you when it comes to building your business.
• Operate independently with strong ownership and accountability.
• 4+ years of Product Management experience, ideally in SaaS products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (military experience welcomed).
• Strong understanding of Networking and Network Security domains preferred.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Experience leveraging Agentic and AI-driven workflows to enhance cloud network security for AI and non-AI workloads.
• Proven success driving high-velocity product releases and making decisions with incomplete data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across teams and organizations.

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 $166000/YR - $268500/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  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