Engineering Product Manager- Data Center Networking

Cisco•Milpitas, MI

About The Position

Cisco Data Center Networking is the infrastructure foundation for the AI era. We are a global leader in technology innovation, dedicated to delivering advanced networking solutions that power AI factories and data centers across the globe. We empower hyperscale, neocloud, sovereign-cloud, enterprise, and public sector customers to modernize data centers to support large AI clusters by seamlessly integrating optics, silicon, systems, and software. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment where creativity and innovation can thrive. We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to manage our product portfolio and drive the product definition of new products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields
8+ years of working on networking concepts, protocols, and architectures, or related areas
Experience with data center networking technologies and working with cross-functional teams to bring new products or solutions to market

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields
3+ years of product management experience in related areas
Solid understanding of data center networking concepts, technologies, and system design
Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, market analysis, and competitive analysis
Experience in ramping up and sustaining products by building opportunity pipeline and closing bookings

Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to help define Cisco’s Data Center Networking roadmap for secure, scalable AI/ML fabrics and enterprise data center fabrics
Articulate and promote our portfolio value proposition to drive business growth with an emphasis on emerging opportunities in building secure, scalable infrastructure for AI/ML applications and enterprise workloads
Define new product requirements and enhancements with clear value proposition for customers
Influence and work with engineering, supply chain, finance, customer service, sales, and channel partner teams to build differentiated products and drive business.
Own the complete product lifecycle for the products from product definition to product launch to product end-of-life and everything in between.
Develop business plans for product offerings including market analysis, competitive analysis, financial models, and pricing proposals
Translate product capabilities into simple, compelling messages that resonate with customers
Build impactful product marketing content and collateral such as presentations, blogs, and videos
Provide solution/product briefings to customers or partners and cultivate relationships
Represent or present Cisco’s Data Center Networking vision and solution/product innovations at internal and external events
Partner with the broader marketing and sales team to amplify product messaging and drive market success

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary (for sales roles)