Sr IT Product Manager - GTM

Palo Alto Networks Inc

CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$141,000–$229,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Case, Business Operations, Business Solutions, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Science, Ecosystems, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Functional Testing, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Machine Learning, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Support, Prototyping, Requirements Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Sales, Sales Prospecting, Software Development, Technology Sales, Training/Teaching, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design
LOCATION
CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks, were united by a shared missionto 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 youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, youre 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. Thats why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when its needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

  • Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-powered products that support the end-to-end seller journey.

  • Conduct thorough needs assessments, gather requirements from sellers and stakeholders, and use data-driven insights to prioritize AI/ML features with the highest ROI and business impact.

  • Builder mindset: Uses AI tools (Lovable/LLMs/Vibe) to build functional prototypes. Validates API logic and data flows independently before Engineering engagement.

  • Work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, software developers, UX/UI designers, and sales/business operations teams to translate AI models into scalable, user-friendly products.

  • Lead the creation of a comprehensive, long-term vision for the Sales and GTM platform that aligns with company-wide objectives and fosters cultural change.

  • Partner with the Enablement team to provide ongoing user training, ensuring the sales organization can fully leverage the product capabilities.

  • Stay current with the latest trends in AI/ML, B2B sales technology, and the competitive landscape to identify new digital product opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 8 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 6 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience.

  • 5+ years of product management experience, with a minimum of 2 years focused on building and launching AI/ML-driven products.

  • Strong understanding of the B2B sales process, seller pain points, and the technology ecosystem that supports them (e.g., CRM systems).

  • Demonstrated understanding of AI/ML concepts and their application in business solutions, with an ability to identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements within GTM or related sales processes.

  • Hands-on experience delivering projects with an AI/ML component, from initial business case and requirements gathering through to collaboration on development and user acceptance testing.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to to pitch product strategy to Executive leadership(including C-Suite)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with specific AI applications in the B2B context, such as predictive next best action, intelligent content recommendation, sales forecasting, or conversational AI for Sellers.

  • Familiarity with cloud-based ML platforms

  • Experience in delivering large-scale digital transformations

  • Demonstrated ability to partner with geographically distributed teams and external vendors to deliver impactful and scalable solutions

  • A proactive self-starter who excels in fast-paced, high-growth environments

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.

$141,000.00 - $229,000.00/yr

Our Commitment

Were trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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

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