Principal Product Manager-Sovereign Cloud

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler. Role We are looking for a Principal Product Manager - Sovereign Cloud to join our team. This is a hybrid role, based in San Jose, CA reporting to the Senior Director, Product Management in the Product Management department. This role will lead strategy, roadmap execution, and adoption for Sovereign Cloud initiatives across a complex enterprise product portfolio. This is a high-visibility role where you will drive critical projects to scale our Sovereign Cloud offerings, ensuring our Zero Trust Exchange remains the global leader in cloud security. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Define and execute the product roadmap for Zscaler Sovereign Solutions, addressing critical customer and partner priorities Lead high-impact, cross-functional collaborations across engineering, sales, and marketing to successfully drive products from concept to market delivery Engage with global customers to gather feedback, identify market opportunities, prioritize investments, analyze competition, and anticipate emerging trends Influence cross-functional stakeholders and align teams on strategy, sequencing, and execution tradeoffs Who You Are (Success Profile) You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as an opportunity to build something meaningful. You act like an owner, bringing a strong bias for action, deep integrity, and the agility to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are a dedicated problem-solver who is energized by complex challenges and focused on delivering high-impact solutions. You are a high-trust collaborator who builds team success through transparent communication, mutual respect, and constructive candor. You operate with urgency, balancing speed and quality to deliver high-impact results quickly in a fast-paced environment. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving 10+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of defining, launching, and scaling successful security products for cloud environments Deep technical expertise in network security and protocols including proxies, firewalls, TLS, PKI, and HTTP/S Proven experience with cloud-native services at hyper-scalers or major SaaS providers Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills with experience translating complex customer needs into well-defined product requirements What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Technical background or industry experience in Cloud Engineering, SRE, DevOps, or Technical Product Management Proven ability to balance long-term platform strategy with near-term engineering delivery needs and influence without direct authority Enterprise networking and Zscaler expertise, including a deep understanding of global transit architectures, underlays, and networking technologies combined with direct, hands-on experience with Zscaler products (ZIA, ZPA, or ZDX) #LI-CM3 #LI-Hybrid 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. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $171,500 — $245,000 USD 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 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.