Director, Product Specialist

Zscaler

Director of Product Specialist at Zscaler leading the AI Security portfolio strategy and execution. Collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer cyber security with innovative AI solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $199,500 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management with a focus on Security AI, including strategic roadmap development, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate customer insights into actionable product requirements. Proficient in AI/ML systems, security architecture, and effective executive communication.

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Product Management ExperienceAI/ML Systems KnowledgeSecurity Architecture ExpertiseCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementSecurity Product DevelopmentPlatform DevelopmentTechnical DepthRequirements GatheringProduct Roadmap DevelopmentSuccess Metrics DefinitionPRD WritingLaunch Narrative CreationCustomer Outcome Measurement

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityClarity in Ambiguous EnvironmentsCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Briefing

Industry Keywords

Security AI PortfolioEnterprise-Grade ProductTechnical DepthMatrixed EnvironmentsCustomer InsightsProduct TelemetryGTM StrategyStructured DiscoveryProduct BetsArchitecture Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the multi-quarter strategy and roadmap for a Principal-level area of the Security AI portfolio, grounded in customer problems, market signal, and the evolving threat landscape
Lead cross-functional execution with Engineering, Design, Security Research, and GTM to ship differentiated capabilities on a predictable cadence, with clear success metrics tied to customer outcomes
Run structured discovery with enterprise customers, partners, and the field; translate qualitative insight and product telemetry into crisp requirements and measurable outcomes
Shape portfolio-level decisions: frame product bets, contribute to platform and architecture direction, and align adjacent PM teams around a coherent Security AI narrative
Drive clarity at every altitude—write sharp PRDs and launch narratives, brief executives and stakeholders, and represent the product to customers, analysts, and partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of product management experience, including at least one full cycle owning an enterprise-grade product from discovery through scaled launch
Proven track record shipping platform, developer-facing, or security products in environments that demand real technical depth
Working fluency in at least one of: AI/ML systems, security architecture, or identity/network protocols—sufficient to hold technical depth with engineers and make informed trade-offs
Strong cross-functional leadership and executive communication; able to influence without authority and drive clarity in ambiguous, matrixed environments
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!