Product Manager, High-Speed Pluggable Optics

Cisco•San Jose, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Management Team in TMGBU specifies and manages Cisco’s pluggable optics portfolio that covers a broad range of optical technologies and applications, including AI. As a Product Manager within our group, you will have the responsibilities for optical transceivers, owning every product aspect throughout the product lifecycle - from market exploration, requirements definition and development, to go-to-market, product transition and end-of-sale phases.

Requirements

Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience in Business or Engineering Field
Experience managing multiple issues and initiatives simultaneously.
Experience in Pluggable Optics and its critical components such as DSPs, lasers, laser drivers and TIAs.

Nice To Haves

Experience engaging with Webscale and Neocloud companies
Product Management experience managing Optics and/or Platforms (Switch/Router/Server)
Work independently and possess strong analytical skills to break a problem into smaller solvable pieces.
Strong communication skills to engage effectively with key stakeholders and articulate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

Own every product aspect throughout the product lifecycle - from market exploration, requirements definition and development, to go-to-market, product transition and end-of-sale phases.
Drive adoption and set commercial aspects of High-Speed Optics used on AI applications.
Responsible for growth, pricing, promotions, and marketing collaterals.
Track optics opportunities and develop join initiatives with host-platforms (Cisco Switches/Routers/Servers) to position Cisco high-speed optics with customers.
Develop roadmap and engage with cross functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, Supply, etc.) to productize it.
Manage new product introductions, transitions, forecast and P&L.
Build partnerships with host-platform counterparts, sales specialists, and account teams to socialize and promote our portfolio.
Participate in training webinars, blogs, whitepapers and trade shows to articulate value propositions and competitive advantages.

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (for non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (for exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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 (for sales roles)