Principal Customer Success Portfolio Manager

Zscaler
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Candidates with cross-departmental experience and a focus on AI-driven solutions will find this senior-level remote role in a global security platform ideal for those seeking strategic impact.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in portfolio management and a history of cross-functional leadership in customer success.
    — “8+ years of experience in portfolio management, program management, or customer success roles”
  • Individuals who align their work with company mission and can build scalable solutions for global operations.
    — “Connect your work to the larger company mission and build scalable solutions designed for a global organization”
  • Professionals with a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and how to position them for business outcomes.
    — “Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong focus on data analytics and performance metrics to guide decision-making.
    — “Proven ability to analyze data and create actionable performance metrics”
  • Remote work is expected, but the role involves collaboration across multiple departments.
    — “Collaborate with cross-department stakeholders to align portfolio goals and streamline processes”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in optimizing service documentation and portfolio alignment with business goals.
    — “Expertise in auditing and optimizing service documentation to meet business standards”
  • Showcase your ability to align service offerings with the customer lifecycle and company vision.
    — “Develop well-structured and measurable service offerings aligned with the customer lifecycle and company vision”
  • Emphasize your track record in leading cross-departmental initiatives to scale service portfolios.
    — “Demonstrated success in leading cross-departmental initiatives to scale service portfolios”
  • Demonstrate your ability to evaluate existing portfolio items for relevance and impact.
    — “Audit and evaluate existing portfolio items for relevance, accuracy, and customer satisfaction impact”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developing service offerings
  • auditing portfolio items
  • creating metrics and kpis
Typical background
8+ years of portfolio management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Portfolio ManagementCross-department CollaborationData AnalysisService Offering DevelopmentCustomer Success

Preferred

Saas ExperienceB2b Technology Solutions

Stack & domain

Ai/ml TechnologiesPortfolio ManagementProgram ManagementCustomer SuccessAuditing And Optimizing Service DocumentationCross-functional CollaborationData And AnalyticsChallenged By Finding SolutionsDeep Empathy For The CustomerOperating With IntegrityBias For ActionMeasuring What MattersConnecting Work To The Larger Company MissionSecurityAI

About the role

Original posting from Zscaler via Greenhouse

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 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites 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 Customer Success Portfolio Manager to join our team. This is a Remote role  reporting to the Sr Director, Customer Success Strategy & Operations in the Customer Success department. In this role, you will lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of the Customer Success Portfolio across the Professional Services, Technical Success, and Support departments to deliver high-impact experiences and foster continuous growth.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Develop well-structured and measurable service offerings aligned with the customer lifecycle and company vision

Audit and evaluate existing portfolio items for relevance, accuracy, and customer satisfaction impact

Collaborate with cross-department stakeholders to align portfolio goals and streamline processes

Create metrics, KPIs, and governance processes to assess portfolio effectiveness and improve adoption rates

Stay updated on industry trends and recommend improvements that enhance the portfolio's strategic value

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

You build deep empathy for the customer and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems.

You operate with integrity and a strong bias for action, navigating seamlessly between strategy and hands-on execution.

You use data and analytics to measure what matters and guide informed decisions.

You connect your work to the larger company mission and build scalable solutions designed for a global organization.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field

8+ years of experience in portfolio management, program management, or customer success roles

Expertise in auditing and optimizing service documentation to meet business standards

Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Proven ability to analyze data and create actionable performance metrics

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

MBA or advanced degree in a related field

Experience with SaaS, B2B technology solutions, or similar industries

Demonstrated success in leading cross-departmental initiatives to scale service portfolios

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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range$150,500—$215,000 USDAt 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.

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Source: Zscaler careers (Greenhouse)

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