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 Networking & Security)
Builds
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) portfolio, PAN-OS, and converged networking security capabilities
Domain
Cybersecurity, Enterprise Networking, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Enterprise networking product management, system-level specification, business acumen, GTM partnership, competitive landscape analysis, AI tool integration, cross-functional stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Product-Led Growth (PLG) scaling, modern product development lifecycles, AI-driven workflow optimization
Technologies
NGFW, PAN-OS, SASE, CDSS, AI tools, L2–L7 protocols
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 launch plans; Maintain dynamic understanding of competitive landscape; Champion AI tool adoption in product definition and telemetry; Shape architectural evolution of NGFW/PAN-OS; Drive cross-functional adoption 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 and ecosystem integration
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional execution
