Lead Product Manager for WildFire Detection Services

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Lead Product Manager for WildFire Detection Services in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves enhancing service performance, product quality, and customer support while shaping the future of cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include mastering the threat landscape, developing product strategies, executing complex projects, and driving market strategies. Candidates should have proven product management experience in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and emphasizes diversity and innovation. Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, our mission drives everything we do: being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We envision a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before, and we invite innovators to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Who We Are We are dedicated to safeguarding our customers, and we believe that each unique idea contributes to our collective success. Our values, shaped by our employees, emphasize disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, and inclusivity. As a member of our team, you will influence the future of cybersecurity in a fast-paced environment that values ongoing learning and individual support.

We implement a flexible work structure that encourages in-person interactions, fostering collaboration and trusted relationships.

Your Career At Palo Alto Networks, we prioritize data-driven decision-making that leads to impactful results. We seek a strong product leader to own and enhance service performance, product quality, and customer support. As the Lead Product Manager for WildFire, you will play an essential role in developing the next generation of threat detection and prevention services, focusing on the WildFire Detection Roadmap.

Your Impact • Threat Domain Expertise: Master the customer environment and threat landscape to provide strategic insights and influence product designs. • Product Plans and Roadmap: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set product vision and strategy, identifying new opportunities and optimizing the product roadmap. • Execution: Deliver results amid complex challenges, demonstrating resilience and keeping teams aligned with objectives. • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize analytics to monitor operational metrics, identify trends, and inform the WildFire Product Roadmap. • Go-to Market: Drive comprehensive product positioning and launch strategies, creating impactful sales and marketing materials.

Your Experience • Proven experience in product management, particularly within the cybersecurity sector. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, utilizing data for informed decision-making. • Comprehensive understanding of the threat landscape and network security, with clarity on engineering designs and product development processes. • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. • Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced settings. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.

The Team We are committed to delivering top-tier threat detection services, protecting public cloud workloads with integrated firewall solutions across major cloud providers. As a leading provider in Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), we set the standard for security across complex infrastructures.

Compensation Disclosure The base salary for this position ranges from $166,000 to $268,500 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and work location. Compensation may also include stock options and bonuses.

Our Commitment We are innovators at heart, striving to change the cybersecurity landscape. Diversity in our team is vital for our mission, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. An equal opportunity employer, Palo Alto Networks ensures that all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of legal protected characteristics.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.