Senior Director, Product Management at Zscaler

<div class="content-intro"><p>About <strong>Zscaler</strong></p> <p>Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an <strong>AI-forward enterprise</strong>, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.</p> <p>Here, <strong>impact in your role matters more than title</strong> and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value <strong>constructive, honest debate</strong>—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 <strong>customer obsession</strong>, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.</p> <p>We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.</p></div><p data-path-to-node="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">Role</strong></span></p> <p data-path-to-node="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are looking for a Senior Director of Product Management to join our Core Data Security team. This role is hybrid based in San Jose, CA, and reports to the VP of Product Management. We built the Zscaler architecture from the ground up as a platform that could extend to new features and services. This role sits at the confluence of Data Security, providing a massive opportunity to deliver a growing portfolio of never-before-seen capabilities in threat prevention, visibility, scalability, and business enablement. Join us to make your mark on the planning and product roadmap at the forefront of the world’s cloud security leader.</span></p> <p data-path-to-node="2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">What you’ll do (Role Expectations)</strong></span></p> <ul data-path-to-node="3"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="3,0,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and execute a strategic vision for Core Data Security products, driving innovation and growth to achieve $1 Billion in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="3,1,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to innovate and bring products to market successfully</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="3,2,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage and mentor a team of product managers, fostering growth and a culture of high-accountability innovation</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="3,3,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Incorporate customer feedback and market trends into product development to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="3,4,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide strategic guidance to maintain technical and market leadership in Data Security</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="4"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">Who You Are (Success Profile)</strong></span></p> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="6"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)</strong></span></p> <ul data-path-to-node="7"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">12+ years of product management experience with at least 7+ years in product leadership roles</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven success driving business growth within Data Security, DLP, or DSPM products</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong collaboration skills with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to ensure cross-functional alignment</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated track record of developing innovative product strategies and executing on ambitious business goals</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="8"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)</strong></span></p> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Engineering or software development background</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in developing roadmaps for complex enterprise security solutions</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="10"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">#LI-Hybrid </span></p> <p data-path-to-node="10"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">#LI-CM3</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.</p> <p>The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.</p></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$224,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$320,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.</p> <p>Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:</p> <div class="has-nudge" data-nudge-id="5eb9419b-6a4d-4451-bfa6-e2eb96084be0"> <ul> <li>Various health plans</li> <li>Time off plans for vacation and sick time</li> <li>Parental leave options</li> <li>Retirement options</li> <li>Education reimbursement</li> <li>In-office perks, and more!</li> </ul> <p>Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits <a href="https://www.zscaler.com/careers">here</a>.</p> </div> <p>By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.</p> <p class="p1">Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. <em>See more information by clicking on the </em><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf"><em>Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal </em></a><em>link.</em></p> <p>Pay Transparency</p> <p>Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.</p> <p>Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.</p></div>