Job Description

Director, Product Management - Data Center Networking

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Base pay range

$223,100.00/yr - $314,200.00/yr

• Application window is being extended, expected to close May 12, 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Data Center is in the middle of an AI revolution and undergoing a significant transformation. Data Center Networking forms the foundation for this AI transformation. Cisco Nexus powers thousands of data centers globally and is positioned to help customers harness the power of AI. The Data Center Networking Product Management team drives the vision and strategy for Cisco's Data Center Networking portfolio.

We are seeking a passionate Director of Product Management who is dedicated to solving customer problems and crafting elegant and effective experiences.

Your Impact

In this role, you will be an integral part of the product team, helping to steer the product roadmap to meet current and future customer needs. You will serve as a technical liaison to the field, channel partners, and customers to ensure they understand product capabilities and benefits, while gathering input on requirements and industry evolution.

• Define product vision, strategy, and feature roadmap for Nexus switching, Automation, and Controller products by working closely with customers and cross-functional Cisco teams.
• Build detailed technical product requirements, scope, release plans, and measure features to meet customer and business goals.
• Develop strategic approaches to gather product and customer feedback, leveraging market research, competitive analysis, and business metrics.
• Drive product development and backlog to build end-to-end solutions with a team of engineers and designers.
• Build trust with peers and influence senior leaders to communicate product features, vision, strategy, and customer impact.
• Focus on customer engagement, requirement gathering, collaboration, transition planning, engineering alignment, go-to-market strategies, and coordination.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in product management, development, or architecture with a focus on technology products, machine learning, and SaaS technologies.
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of Data Center Networking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with customers, technical teams, and management to collect requirements and describe software features and designs.
• Domain expertise in Switching Hardware, Networking, Automation, Analytics, AI/ML, and SaaS. Ability to participate in technical discussions and make trade-offs.
• Strong product management, project management, and customer experience skills, with strategic vision and execution capability.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative methodologies to understand and structure customer requirements.
• Ability to collaborate, build consensus, and drive technical decisions with customer groups.

Why Cisco

The Internet of Everything is creating new opportunities for Cisco, redefining our customers' businesses worldwide. We are pioneers in connectivity, expanding our solutions in mobile, cloud, security, IT, and big data, including software and consulting services. Join us to impact industries from retail to healthcare, and beyond. Enjoy a culture that values diversity, innovation, and flexibility, with extensive benefits including unlimited PTO, paid volunteering days, and comprehensive health plans.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Product Management and Marketing
• Industries: Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, Networking

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