Senior Product Marketing Manager, Software Firewalls

$155,000 - $252,000/Yr

Palo Alto Networks - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Clara, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Product Marketing Manager for Software Firewalls at Palo Alto Networks will serve as the voice and go-to-market driver for the Cloud Network Security business. This role involves collaborating with product management and cross-functional teams to define and execute marketing strategies, positioning, and messaging for the company's ML-Powered Firewalls, which have been a leader in the industry for over 11 years. The position emphasizes the importance of translating technical features into compelling messages that resonate with customers, creating impactful marketing content, and educating internal teams on product value.

Responsibilities

• Develop narratives and materials that help customers understand the value of Software Firewalls.
• Translate technical features and capabilities into compelling differentiators.
• Create impactful product marketing content, including datasheets, whitepapers, blogs, and presentations.
• Define, implement, and collaborate with cross-functional marketing teams on go-to-market strategy for new launches and campaigns.
• Act as the primary thought leader for the products supported externally, including speaking engagements and content development.
• Educate and excite Sales, GTM, and field marketing teams on the products' customer and business value.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ years in product marketing, preferably in cybersecurity and cloud networking.
• Experience leading company and solution-wide product launches and releases, including crafting messaging and tracking progress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including developing webinars and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in cybersecurity and cloud networking is preferred.

Benefits

• FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items.
• Mental and financial health resources.
• Personalized learning opportunities.