Palo Alto Networks · 13 hours ago
Principal, Cortex Product Strategy & Ops
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$219K/yr - $300K/yr
15+ years expPalo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting the digital way of life through innovative technology. As Principal of Product Strategy and Operations, you will be responsible for shaping the future of the security business by leading product strategy development and execution while collaborating with various teams to drive product growth and market penetration.
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Responsibilities
Own and lead the development of long-term product strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
Track competitive product strategies, market trends, and M&A opportunities to inform strategic decisions
Build and execute segment and market-specific plans to drive product growth and market penetration
Drive strategic, cross-functional projects based on C-suite priorities, providing systematic support and analysis such as competitive tear-downs
Collaborate with Product Management and Marketing to identify opportunities, address gaps, and influence the product roadmap
Act as the connective tissue between product and GTM teams, driving execution and optimization on core product operations
Establish and manage rhythms for capturing voice-of-the-customer and voice-of-sales feedback to surface insights that inform product development
Qualification
Required
15+ years of total experience in product development, business strategy, or a related field
Significant experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm (e.g., BCG, Bain, McKinsey) and/or a leading enterprise technology company
Material Enterprise Tech experience with a deep understanding of Cybersecurity and/or SaaS business models
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to process information quickly and deliver against tight deadlines
Proven ability to engage with and influence C-level executives in corporate environments
Preferred
MBA from a top-tier business school
Demonstrated experience developing and rolling out programs and driving cross-functional initiatives with product and engineering teams
Experience building and nurturing high-performing teams
An extreme accountability mindset, with a focus on outcomes and an ownership mentality
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
Recent News
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