Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity

Zscaler Softech; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks, and more!

Job summary

Zscaler in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Senior Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize high-impact deployments during digital transformation. You will serve as the primary contact, coordinating internal teams to deliver secure, seamless outcomes for customers.

The role requires 5+ years in project management, familiarity with security fundamentals, and strong communication to lead large customer presentations. It is a hybrid position with opportunities to shape security projects at scale.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated curiosity and exploration of AI tools to augment workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional project management experience.
• Technical literacy in security fundamentals including firewalls, proxies, and web security gateways.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with proven ability to lead large-scale customer presentations.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of new customer deployments as central deployment lead.
• Define and track success criteria, milestones, and timelines for value delivery.
• Cultivate relationships with key customer stakeholders for alignment and timely deliverables.
• Navigate account escalations by mobilizing internal resources and experts for swift resolution.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and educate customers on onboarding tools and post-sales processes.

Skills

AI tools familiarity

Project management

Security basics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Senior Project Manager Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team.

This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Sr Manager, Professional Services, SecOps in the Professional Services department. As a Senior Project Manager, you will plan, execute, and finalize high-impact projects according to scope, ensuring our customers successfully navigate their digital transformation. You will act as the primary point of contact during deployment, orchestrating resources and coordinating internal teams to deliver seamless, secure outcomes.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Take full ownership of the success of new customer deployments, serving as the central point of contact throughout the deployment service period
• Define and track success criteria, metrics, milestones, and timelines to ensure every project stays on schedule and delivers maximum value
• Cultivate deep relationships with key customer stakeholders to ensure organizational alignment and timely completion of all deliverables
• Navigate and resolve complex account escalations by mobilizing internal resources and technical experts to achieve swift resolution
• Maintain rigorous documentation and project tracking while educating customers on onboarding tools and post-sales support processes

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You thrive in ambiguity and feel comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as opportunities to construct meaningful solutions. You act like an owner with a strong bias for action, operating with integrity and balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution. You are a dedicated problem-solver who tackles complex challenges head-on to deliver high-impact results. You are a high-trust collaborator who values open feedback, respectful candor, and shared team success. You are an active learner with a growth mindset, continuously seeking feedback and striving for professional excellence.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional project management experience
• Technical literacy in security fundamentals including firewalls, proxies, and web security gateways
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a proven ability to lead and facilitate large-scale customer presentations

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Active Project Management (PMP) certification
• Experience navigating the fast-paced environment of the cybersecurity or SaaS industry
• #LI-NT1 #LI-Hybrid

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits program

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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Experience Level Senior Level