Sr. Director, Product Marketing - Platform

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Zscaler has an incredible story to tell, and our Marketing team is committed to sharing it in compelling and expressive ways. Our storytellers, analysts, strategists, and designers are dedicated to teaching our audience to think about cybersecurity like they never have before. You'll collaborate with diverse, creative people around the globe to hone the Zscaler brand, increase awareness and demand, support partnerships, and drive home big wins for the world's cloud security leader and our customers worldwide.

We are looking for a Sr. Director of Product Marketing to join our team in San Jose, California. Reporting to the VP of Product Marketing, you will execute on global go-to-market (GTM) strategies and drive strategic collaboration across product management, sales, marketing, and other key functions. You will lead a small team of product marketers, build thought leadership at the executive level, and deliver high-impact marketing campaigns that elevate the platform narrative and bring measurable business results. You will be responsible for:

• Drive the global narrative for the Zero Trust Exchange as a premier security platform, collaborating with Product Management, Product Marketing, and the broader Marketing organization to refine key messaging for the Zero Trust Everywhere platform.
• Work closely with the Analyst Relations team and other internal teams to represent Zscaler in the best light in marque reports (Gartner MQ, Forrester Wave etc.)
• Define the long-term GTM strategy by utilizing market insights, collaborating with Sales, Channels, Demand Generation, and Enablement teams, and aligning with executive leadership objectives.
• Create thought leadership and high-impact messaging and content for Zero Trust, SSE, and SASE through close collaboration with C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Lead the development and execution of targeted campaigns and content strategies in collaboration with demand generation teams to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Work with Sales Enablement to align strategies and deliver effective educational programs for global teams.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 12+ years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in B2B SaaS marketing, with extensive background in Product, Platform, or Solutions Marketing
• Demonstrated success building enterprise-scale go-to-market strategies and platform narratives, delivering measurable business impact across multi-product environments
• Hands-on expertise in synthesizing complex technical concepts into differentiated and compelling messaging for internal and customer audiences, particularly around Zero Trust, SSE, or SASE
• Expertise in enterprise cybersecurity industries strongly preferred
• Work quickly with attention to detail, analytical with a creative mind, ability to juggle many high-visibility projects, and able to rapidly anticipate and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Self-starter who loves to generate and try out new ideas, and likes to roll up your sleeves to get stuff done and have a massive impact.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience representing a company at industry events, C-Suite briefings, and customer-facing engagements
• Track record of aligning marketing strategies to accelerate product adoption, customer success, and company growth

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