Senior Product Marketing Manager - Cortex Platform Modules

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to 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 you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re 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. 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 Summary

Your Career As a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Cortex platform modules at Palo Alto Networks, you will be a strategic leader in the Cortex product marketing organization. You will serve as a subject matter expert for Cortex ITDR, Advanced Email Security, and more. In this role, you will define the messaging, positioning, and sales enablement strategies that drive market adoption. Working at the intersection of Product Management, Sales, and Field Marketing, you will execute high-impact strategies that advance our mission of securing the modern enterprise. Your Impact Translate complex technical capabilities into simple, compelling value propositions that resonate with key buyer personas Collaborate with product management to build a shared market and product vision that forms the foundation of product marketing activities Author high-quality business and technical content across multiple formats—including web, social, video, and whitepapers—with a passion for storytelling Lead end-to-end product launches and partner with GTM and field teams to execute integrated marketing campaigns that drive pipeline Empower sales and field teams with the strategic tools and technical expertise required to outperform the competition and accelerate deal cycles Represent the company at industry events and in executive customer briefings to evangelize our unique point of view Monitor market trends and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making across leadership teams

Qualifications

Your Experience 8+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, technical marketing, consulting, or other relevant functions Deep understanding of Security Operations, current market trends, and the evolving competitive landscape Expertise in managing the full product launch lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution from narrative creation through to post-launch success Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present confidently at industry conferences and to executive audiences Proven track record of working cross-functionally to drive sales, demand generation, and overall organization and business success Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience is preferred

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.

$155,000.00 - $252,000.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t 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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.