Principal IT Product Manager

Palo Alto Networks

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$164,000–$266,000 / yr
Posted
112 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $215k
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This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$230,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $215k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

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About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.

Palo Alto Networks currently has 40 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal IT Product Manager

As a Principal IT Product Manager, you will join the team to drive the requirements, development, and deployment of a critical Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) system. You will be responsible for leading digital transformation by utilizing cutting-edge AI technologies to scale sales and services implementations for sellers, partners, and distributors. Your daily responsibilities include gathering business requirements through interviews and workshops, translating those needs into functional specifications and user stories, and collaborating with architects and developers to design validated technology solutions. You will also manage testing, quality assurance, and defect triage while serving as a liaison between business and IT teams. The role requires expertise in Salesforce CPQ, the quote-to-cash process, data visualization, and advanced analytical skills to solve complex problems within the core sales operations domain.

What you'll do

  • Drive the development and deployment of the company's critical Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) system.
  • Analyze business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for AI and Agentic solutions.
  • Translate stakeholder requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects.
  • Design and validate technology solutions in collaboration with architects, developers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee the testing lifecycle by developing test plans and coordinating defect triage to ensure high-quality software releases.
  • Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure technical solutions meet business expectations and quality standards.
  • Act as a primary liaison between business units and IT teams to align goals throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Utilize AI tools and advanced data analysis to drive digital transformation for sales, services, and distribution.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
  • 12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 8 years of experience with a master's degree.
  • 8 to 10+ years of experience in Product Management or a related field.
  • Knowledge and experience with Salesforce CPQ is required.
  • Experience driving innovative CPQ solutions, preferably leveraging AI.
  • Knowledge of the Q2C quote to cash process (preferred).
  • Advanced data analysis and visualization skills are required.
  • Must be located in the SF Bay Area to work onsite 3 days per week.

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