1432759 - Product Growth Strategist, Network Security

Cisco Systems • San Jose, CA

364d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cisco Security is seeking an expert cybersecurity product manager with phenomenal storytelling skills and deep market insights to join as product growth strategist. We're global, adaptable, diverse and our security portfolio is as extensive as it is groundbreaking. Join an enterprise security leader with a start-up culture, committed to driving innovation and impact. As a Product Growth Strategist, you are primarily responsible for external-facing activities ensuring your product's market success and understanding key industry trends and your customers' struggles. You will work closely with sales, campaigns, and customer success teams to ensure your product positioning resonates with target customers, driving product visibility, adoption, and overall success.

Requirements

• 10+ years in enterprise/b2b tech with at least 5 years of product management experience, including at least 3 in cybersecurity
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related fields
• Expertise in cybersecurity, focusing on network security (firewalls, cloud, or Kubernetes security) or workload vulnerability management

Nice To Haves

• Product marketing experience
• Security product knowledge including segmentation, L3/L4/L7 security, API security, DevSecOps, policy lifecycle management, or vulnerability management
• MBA
• Experience speaking publicly to an executive-level audience
• Strong project execution skills, attention to detail, and a risk-mitigation mentality
• Self-motivation and partnership a strive to find new and innovative solutions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills in customer-facing roles
• Ability to lead and influence via persuasion, perseverance, and energy to drive consensus across functions and teams
• Collaboration with internal and external partners

Responsibilities

• Develop Go-to-Market Strategy for new and existing products: Develop and execute the GTM strategy including identifying target markets, messaging, and positioning.
• Develop Core Product Positioning, Messaging, and Differentiators: Craft compelling and consistent positioning and messaging around the differentiators that align with the overall product strategy and resonate with customers and partners.
• Enable Sales and Partners: Develop content for collateral, product training, and other resources for direct sales teams and partner organizations.
• Conduct Market Research: Continuously analyze the market and customer feedback to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Influence Partners, including Executives: Use excellent communication skills for effective engagement.

Benefits

• Quality medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Numerous wellbeing offerings
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year
• Floating holiday and a day off for birthday
• Vacation time off policy with flexible limits
• Sick time off policy with 80 hours provided on hire date
• Paid time away for critical or emergency issues
• Additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees