Director, Product Management, ZIA

Role

We are looking for a Director Product Management, ZIA to join our team. This is a hybrid role, based in San Jose, CA, reporting to the VP, Product Management in the Product Management department. At Zscaler, we are on a mission to make the internet safe for every user, anywhere. In this role, you will lead endpoint security, sandboxing, and anti-malware initiatives, shaping the strategic direction of our cybersecurity products and making a lasting impact on our global customer base.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Define and drive Zscaler Internet Access(ZIA) offering including TLS inspection, Post-Quantum Cryptography, PKI, Cryptography standards, and key Secure Web Gateway and Proxy product roadmap in alignment with company objectives and customer needs
• Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to bring products to market and ensure their success
• Engage directly with customers to understand their challenges, gather product feedback, and identify new opportunities
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life, ensuring that products meet and exceed customer expectations
• Act as the internal subject matter expert, providing training and support to sales and cross-functional teams

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• Proven track record in product management with a strong focus on cybersecurity solutions
• Technical proficiency with Proxy Architecture, SWG, HTTP/S, and SSL/TLS inspection at scale
• Deep understanding of federal infrastructure requirements such as IPv6 connectivity, PKI, and Cryptography
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
• Experience leveraging AI/ML models to enhance automated malware detection, threat intelligence, or real-time security analytics
• Direct familiarity with cloud-based security solutions, specifically Zscaler's architecture and offerings
• Master’s degree or MBA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field