Principal Product Manager SaaS AI (Cortex)

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Product Manager for the Cortex Platform to lead the adoption of AI capabilities from major SaaS vendors and to tackle cybersecurity challenges. You will shape the user experience, drive enterprise‑grade features, and influence product strategy across a global organization.

You will partner with engineering, enablement, marketing, and sales to deliver demos, engage customers, and ensure successful deployment of Cortex capabilities at scale.

Qualifications

• 7+ 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 building enterprise‑scale, high‑performing, globally available SaaS products.

Responsibilities

• Drive feature development through the entire product lifecycle, from customer feedback collection and feature prioritization to writing product requirements and ensuring engineering delivery.
• Proactively master new AI capabilities launched by the SaaS vendors and their intersection with cybersecurity.
• Proactively collaborate and exchange information with cross‑functional teams in a global organization to deliver enterprise‑grade, high‑reliability, and enterprise‑scale features.
• Work closely with product enablement, marketing, and sales teams to evangelize products, conducting demos and presentations for internal partners and external customers.
• Solve complex problems requiring cross‑company alignment, delivering foundational functionality for the Cortex product platform.
• Define and analyze metrics that measure the success of products, simplifying complex data to inform future product decisions.
• Challenge the status quo by curiously and positively questioning existing processes to identify opportunities for innovation in product strategy and execution.
• Ensure alignment across teams by clearly communicating product roadmaps, dependencies, and trade‑offs to all stakeholders.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc/MS in CS or related engineering

Job description

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.

Who We Are

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

As the Principal Product Manager for the Cortex Platform, you will lead our mission to enable safe and secure adoption of AI capabilities offered by the top SaaS vendors like Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Google etc. You will tackle complex cybersecurity challenges, leveraging AI to deliver a simple, intuitive user experience. This role is central to shaping the future of SaaS Security by protecting the world’s most critical digital assets on a market‑leading, rapidly growing platform.

Your Impact

• Drive feature development through the entire product lifecycle, from customer feedback collection and feature prioritization to writing product requirements and ensuring engineering delivery.

• Proactively master new AI capabilities launched by the SaaS vendors and their intersection with cybersecurity.

• Proactively collaborate and exchange information with cross‑functional teams in a global organization to deliver enterprise‑grade, high‑reliability, and enterprise‑scale features.

• Work closely with product enablement, marketing, and sales teams to evangelize products, conducting demos and presentations for internal partners and external customers.

• Solve complex problems requiring cross‑company alignment, delivering foundational functionality for the Cortex product platform.

• Define and analyze metrics that measure the success of products, simplifying complex data to inform future product decisions.

• Challenge the status quo by curiously and positively questioning existing processes to identify opportunities for innovation in product strategy and execution.

• Ensure alignment across teams by clearly communicating product roadmaps, dependencies, and trade‑offs to all stakeholders.

Qualifications

Your Experience

Required Qualifications

• 7+ 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 building enterprise‑scale, high‑performing, globally available SaaS products.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (https://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .

$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 [e-mail] .

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