# Principal Product Manager (Branch NGFW Connectivity) at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Santa Clara, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-12
- Apply by: 2026-11-26
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Santa-Clara-United-States-of-America/Principal-Product-Manager--Branch-NGFW-Connectivity-_JR-023512-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-product-manager-branch-ngfw-connectivity/

## About the role

As a Principal Product Manager for the Strata Cloud Manager Platform, you will define the future of network security and AI-driven observability by leading foundational platform initiatives. You will drive critical customer migrations and architectural transformations from Panorama to Strata Cloud Manager (SCM), ensuring the seamless adoption of our next-generation cloud capabilities. Leveraging your strong technical and analytical expertise, you will bridge complex business requirements with key market trends. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- BS/MS in a technical field or equivalent practical or military experience
- 8+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of shipping successful products
- Direct experience leading complex customer migrations, platform modernizations, or enterprise software transformations (e.g., on-premise to SaaS/Cloud)
- Direct product management experience in enterprise networking, cloud platforms, SaaS, data & analytics, network security, or APIs
- Deep familiarity with enterprise network management architectures, security management consoles, or Panorama environments
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional technical teams in a fast-paced environment without direct reporting line authority


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-product-manager-branch-ngfw-connectivity/