Director of Product Management (NGFW)
Core
Drive strategic vision, lifecycle expansion, and market execution for the Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) portfolio to transition the network edge into an elastic, intelligent security fabric.
Role type
Director of Product Management (Enterprise Security)
Builds
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) portfolio, PAN-OS, and converged networking security capabilities
Domain
Cybersecurity, Enterprise Networking, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product strategy, System-level specifications, Go-to-market strategy, Competitive analysis, Cross-functional leadership, AI tool integration, Regulatory compliance, Architecture design
Preferred skills
Product-Led Growth (PLG) scaling, Modern product development lifecycles, AI-driven workflow optimization
Technologies
NGFW, PAN-OS, SASE, Prisma Access, AI/ML tools
Responsibilities
Pivot product strategy for modern data centers and distributed branches; Architect strategies to resolve technological gaps in the NGFW portfolio; Translate business goals into system-level specifications; Develop high-conversion sales plays and pricing strategies; Maintain dynamic understanding of the competitive landscape; Champion adoption of advanced AI tools; Shape architectural evolution of NGFW/PAN-OS; Drive cross-functional engagements across product lines; Spearhead security architecture for AI data centers; Drive strategy for regional compliance and data privacy sovereignty; Architect zero-touch provisioning for air-gapped infrastructures; Drive stack consolidation by integrating adjacent capabilities.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on product definition