Senior Product Manager, Core Platform & AI (Cortex Platform)

About the role

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 Your Career We are seeking a visionary and experienced Product Manager to join a newly formed, rapidly growing team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI in cybersecurity. In this dynamic environment, the blueprint is not yet fully written. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the long-term vision and build the core components that power the entire Cortex product portfolio - including XSIAM, XDR, XSOAR, and Cortex Cloud. This is a rare chance to bring a creative, startup mindset to a global stage, driving true innovation to protect the world's largest enterprise customers who rely on the unmatched scale of the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Driving the Product Lifecycle: Owning the development of enterprise-grade, cloud-scale core components from zero-to-one ideation through to successful delivery across the Cortex suite.
• Defining the Strategy: Spearheading requirements gathering and prioritizing high-impact features within an open, evolving product landscape.
• Fostering Collaboration: Partnering closely with cross-functional engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to align on and execute a cohesive product vision.
• Challenging the Status Quo: Leveraging AI and agentic workflows to build innovative solutions that seamlessly scale across our massive global customer base.

Requirements

• Your Experience
• Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of product management experience in a cross-functional, enterprise environment.
• BSc/MS in Computer Science, another engineering/technical degree, or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity and building enterprise-scale, high-performing, globally available SaaS products.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with effective skills in managing multiple tasks, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• A strong team player with a 'can-do' approach, excellent people skills, and a positive mentality.
• Proven ability to manage product planning with multiple stakeholders within large, matrixed organizations.
• Compensation Disclosure
• $171,200.00 - $276,825.00/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.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

Additional Information

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.

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