Principal Product Manager-Cybersecurity

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

Here,
impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate
—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability.

We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to join our Product Management team. This is a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA (3 days a week at HQ), reporting to the Senior Director, Product Management. You will lead the foundational aspects of Zscaler Architecture to address innovative cybersecurity solutions.

• Define the product strategy and execution for Zscaler Cyber Security to ensure alignment with customer needs and the evolving market landscape
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to innovate and bring breakthrough cybersecurity solutions to market
• Engage with global customers to gather feedback, identify market opportunities, analyze competition, and anticipate emerging trends
• Deliver an intuitive administrator experience that simplifies complex security operations with actionable, data-driven insights

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, and you navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
• You are a problem‑solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You are customer‑obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer and anchor your decisions in solving their real‑world problems.
• You are data‑driven. You use data and analytics to find the truth, measure what matters, and guide informed decisions.

• 8+ years of product management experience with deep expertise in cybersecurity
• Demonstrated deep experience and comprehensive market knowledge in cybersecurity
• Track record of building effective cross‑functional relationships, specifically with engineering teams
• Experience working directly with customers on security feature requirements and feedback
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• MBA or another advanced business degree
• Experience in launching new products from the incubation stage

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Base Pay Range

$164,500 - $235,000 USD

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