Principal Product Manager, IT NPI

Company Description

Our Mission

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

We are seeking an IT NPI Product Manager for our Network Security product line who will play a key role in the successful launch of new cybersecurity products by managing and overseeing the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from start to finish. Reporting to the Senior Director of IT NPI, this individual will collaborate closely with Product Line Leaders, IT teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that new products are introduced efficiently and effectively. The role involves managing product intake, prioritization, roadmap planning, and coordination of IT systems integration, including CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote), Order Management & Fulfillment, Licensing, and Product Activation. The NPI Product Manager will drive process improvements and ensure that new products meet market needs and organizational goals.

Your Impact

• Work with Product Line Leaders to gather and analyze requirements for new cybersecurity products.

• Assess product intake submissions, prioritize projects based on business value, market demand, and resource availability.

• Develop and maintain detailed NPI roadmaps, outlining timelines, milestones, and deliverables for new product launches.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product development activities with the overall NPI strategy.

• Partner with IT teams to enable and integrate systems related to CPQ, Order Management & Fulfillment, Licensing, and Product Activation.

• Ensure that IT systems and processes support the successful launch of new cybersecurity products.

• Oversee the NPI process, ensuring that projects progress according to plan and identifying and mitigating any potential risks or issues.

• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market for new products.

• Provide regular updates and reports to the stakeholders on project status, risks, and outcomes.

• Act as the primary point of contact for NPI-related communications, both within the IT department and with external stakeholders.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between Product teams, IT, and other relevant parties.

• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics in the cybersecurity sector.

• Apply industry knowledge to ensure that new products are aligned with market needs and competitive positioning.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement solutions to optimize the NPI process.

• Collect and analyze feedback to drive continuous improvement in NPI practices and performance.

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, etc.) preferred.

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