Senior Product Marketing Manager - Cortex Platform Modules

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 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 Description

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

Additional Information

The Team

Step into a marketing role at Palo Alto Networks, where your innovation drives global impact against escalating cyber threats in this era of AI. You'll seize the unique opportunity to develop cutting‑edge strategies and compelling content while collaborating with industry‑leading experts in the fast‑paced cybersecurity landscape. Here, your creativity directly contributes to a safer digital future for everyone, fostering your growth and development in this ever‑evolving market.

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $193,000 - $230,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams…