Senior Product Marketing Manager, Zero Trust Cloud

Zscaler; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 164,500 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Parental leave options

Retirement plans

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Sr. Product Marketing Manager in San Jose to drive go-to-market strategies for their Zero Trust Cloud solutions. This role requires strong Cloud Networking technical expertise and the ability to simplify complex concepts into engaging narratives.

Ideal candidates possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in product marketing and strong skills in communication and presentation.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement plans, and educational reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in product marketing or technical marketing.
• Experience positioning AI-driven solutions and Cloud Networking.
• Strong communication skills in writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute go-to-market plans for solutions.
• Translate technical differentiators into simple narratives.
• Act as a resource for Cloud Networking expertise.

Skills

Cloud Networking expertise

Technical writing ability

Presentation skills

Familiarity with CSP security tools (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Understanding of buyer personas

Education

BS/MS degree in a STEM field

Job description

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI‑forward enterprise we constantly push the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud‑native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Role

We are looking for a Sr. Product Marketing Manager to join our team. This on‑site role in San Jose reports to the Sr. Director, Product Marketing – ZT Networking. As a Sr. Product Marketing Manager responsible for Zscaler’s Zero Trust Cloud, you will develop and execute go‑to‑market plans for solutions that connect and secure hybrid cloud workloads.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Deep technical expertise in Cloud Networking – the go‑to resource for clear concepts and impactful slide decks.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical differentiators into compelling, simple narratives in blogs, pitch decks, or keynotes.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills – write with precision, speak with confidence, and design slides with intent.
• Hands‑on familiarity with Cloud Service Provider (CSP) security tools and ecosystems – AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Deep understanding of key buyer personas including Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects, Security Architects, and SecOps Managers.

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity and build the path as you walk it.
• You act like an owner, delivering from strategy to execution with integrity.
• You are a problem‑solver, focused on delivering impact through solutions.
• You collaborate with high trust, giving and receiving honest feedback.
• You are a learner, obsessed with your development and passionate about your work.

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience positioning AI‑driven solutions.
• Deep technical expertise in Cloud Networking – the person others turn to for clear concepts and impactful decks.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical differentiators into simple narratives.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience developing product positioning, messaging, and go‑to‑market strategies for AI‑driven cloud networking security solutions or machine learning‑powered cloud threat detection capabilities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product marketing, technical marketing, or solution engineering for Cloud or Cybersecurity products, paired with a BS/MS degree or equivalent in a STEM field.
• Demonstrated success in positioning and launching differentiated products in competitive markets.

Benefits

Benefits include various health plans, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, parental leave options, retirement plans, education reimbursement, and in‑office perks.

Salary

Base pay range: $164,500–$235,000 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.