Principal Product Manager

Principal Product Manager At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Description We are seeking a Principal Product Manager with an AI first mindset to drive requirements, development, and deployment of our critical Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) system for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)Sellers, Partners and Distributors. In this role, you will be responsible for driving digital transformation utilizing cutting edge AI technologies to help us scale our Sales, Services Implementations with Sellers, Partners and Distributors. Your impact includes: Requirements Gathering and Analysis Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review leveraging AI powered tools to extract key insights. Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for AI / Agentic solutions Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects Solution Design and Validation Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and cross functional IT teams to design, innovate and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards Testing and Quality Assurance Work with QA/QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements - where applicable, work with QA/QE to automate test cases for regression testing Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, project teams, and management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement Qualifications Your experience includes: 12 years of experience and a bachelors or 8 years of experience and a masters degree Minimum 8-10+ years of experience in Product Management or a related field Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience - Master's degree preferred Knowledge and experience with Salesforce CPQ is a must. Experience driving innovative CPQ solutions using AI Knowledge of the Q2C quote to cash) process is preferred Advanced analytical skills and a track record of driving analysis for new, innovative, and disruptive products Extensive experience working with and guiding cross-functional teams in a high technology company Advanced data analysis and visualization skills is required Experience with different requirement gathering techniques (e.g., workshops, interviews, user stories, use cases) Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to various audiences Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple stakeholders A proactive, self starter with a results-driven attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Must be in SF bay area to be onsite 3 days/week