Principal Product Manager at Zscaler in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, 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. Here, impact in your role matters more than title 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 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 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. Role We are looking for a Principal Product manager to join our team in a Hybrid capacity, reporting to the Senior Director, Product Management within the Product Management department. You will own and drive the product strategy and roadmap for Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), with a strong focus on secure remote access, identity and security use cases, and continuously improving the ZPA administration experience through actionable insights and simplified management What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for ZPA platform capabilities aligned to business goals and customer needs Own the ongoing improvement of the ZPA admin experience, delivering effortless management, simplified control, and meaningful insights Write clear, detailed product requirements and manage the full product lifecycle from ideation through end-of-life Partner closely with Engineering, UX/Design, and Systems Engineering to solve complex customer problems Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to launch products successfully and drive adoption Serve as an internal subject matter expert, enable and support sales and other internal stakeholders through training and guidance Engage directly with customers to understand challenges, validate solutions, gather feedback, and identify new opportunities Conduct competitor and market analysis, staying current on trends in Zero Trust private application access, expansion, and integration opportunities Who You Are (Success Profile) Customer-obsessed and able to translate real-world pain points into clear product direction and requirements Data-driven and UX-minded, using insights to continuously improve admin workflows and usability Comfortable navigating complex technical domains and aligning diverse stakeholders toward outcomes Strong communicator who can clearly articulate strategy, trade-offs, and product value to technical and non-technical audiences Analytical and structured in problem-solving, able to drive clarity in ambiguous environments What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) 7–10 years of product management experience, with significant focus on secure access and/or cybersecurity Strong technical foundation in policy and network security technologies such as VPN, ZTNA/Zero Trust, authentication/identity, public cloud, and networking concepts Proven experience writing high-quality product requirements and driving end-to-end product delivery Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results through influence What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Experience with cloud-based security platforms; familiarity with Zscaler offerings is a plus Proven track record of improving admin or console experiences using data analysis and UX best practices Experience driving integration/expansion opportunities and conducting competitive analysis in the Zero Trust space Strong customer-facing experience (discovery, validation, and feedback loops) with enterprise buyers and admins #LI-Hybrid #LI-NT1 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. 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: Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more! Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. 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. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. 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.