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Palo Alto Business Systems Manager 
India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 
69050694

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Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a visionary Senior Product Manager to drive the evolution of our core PAN-OS platform. This isn't just a product management role; it's an opportunity to shape the future of network security by leading the strategy for PAN-OS networking and VPN technologies. You will be at the epicenter of our strategy, a key initiative that unifies our security offerings and accelerates our growth.

In this high-visibility role, you will be instrumental in leading innovation for foundational technology that powers our industry-leading firewalls and a growing suite of cloud-based services. Your expertise will be critical in driving the adoption of PAN-OS VPN connectivity across our entire , from Next-Generation Firewalls to Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager.

Your Impact

  • Define Product Vision & Strategy: Establish the strategic vision, product roadmap, and technical requirements for the PAN-OS platform.

  • Lead Roadmap Execution: Drive the development and communication of the product roadmap to customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders.

  • Innovate Core Technologies: Manage key features within the PAN-OS VPN and networking stack, including advanced tunneling protocols (IPsec, GRE, GENEVE, WireGuard, MASQUE) and security protocols (IKE, SSL, TLS).

  • Drive Strategic Growth: Champion the future of network connectivity, identifying new opportunities through in-depth market research and competitive analysis.

  • Collaborate on GTM: Partner with sales and marketing to develop and execute go-to-market strategies and support sales enablement.

  • A nalyze Performance: Monitor and leverage product performance metrics to guide continuous product enhancements.

Your Experience

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Professional Background: 5-7 years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Marketing Manager, or an engineering lead in software development, release, or quality assurance.

  • Technical Expertise : A strong understanding of networking RFCs, frameworks, and architectures, with hands-on operational experience in device and appliance management. Experience with routing, switching, or security/firewall technology is a plus, particularly with PAN-OS NGFW firewalls.

  • Methodology: Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and a proven track record of successfully launching products from concept to delivery.

  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • We're looking for a Senior Product Manager with a deep understanding of networking and an advanced knowledge of key technologies, including:

  • Network Fundamentals: Deep expertise in the OSI model (Layers 2-7), routing protocols, and L2 switching.

  • Scalable Platforms: Experience with highly scalable platforms and familiarity with ASIC and FPGA implementations.

  • Deployment Architectures: Proven experience in designing network architectures for a range of environments, including:

    • Public and private cloud data centers

    • Cloud service providers

    • Service provider data centers

    • Large enterprise networks and remote offices

    • High-performance computing (HPC) and financial networks

  • Security & Cryptography: Experience with advanced cryptographic algorithms and a forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies like post-quantum cryptography.

  • Core Competencies:

    We're looking for a leader with proven expertise in network security, scalable platforms, and diverse deployment architectures to drive our product strategy with core competencies in:

  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Leadership: A proven ability to launch new software features, craft compelling GTM strategies, and create technical content (blogs, white papers, deployment guides) for both internal teams and external customers.

  • Strategic Communication: Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to build and deliver strategic decks that clearly articulate business value to internal and external audiences.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: A collaborative leader who can partner with engineering, customer success, and field teams to drive product adoption, manage proactive upgrade strategies, and glean insights from customer deployments.

  • Team-oriented Mindset: A knack for working seamlessly with cross-functional teams across our entire Strata portfolio (NGFW, SWFW, Prisma Access, SD-WAN, Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager) to deliver impactful networking features.
  • Compliance: Knowledge of compliance requirements across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and the public sector.

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 $144000/YR - $220000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.