Senior Product Growth & Strategy Manager

Cisco•San Jose, CA

2d•$194,600 - $328,600

About The Position

The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco’s Data Center Networking team is redefining infrastructure for the AI era through an end-to-end portfolio that powers modern enterprise and cloud environments. The team drives innovation across Nexus One, Isovalent cloud-native networking, Cisco MDS, and next-generation switching platforms to help customers simplify operations, improve visibility, and scale intelligent infrastructure. You will work with a highly collaborative group of product leaders, engineers, marketers, and developer advocates focused on accelerating customer adoption and ecosystem growth. The team combines deep technical expertise with a fast-moving, innovation-driven culture that values cross-functional partnership and customer impact. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how organizations modernize networking through automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native technologies. Your Impact Drive growth strategies across Cisco’s Data Center Networking portfolio to accelerate customer adoption and market expansion. Develop initiatives that connect emerging technology trends, developer engagement, and customer needs to scalable business outcomes. Partner with product management, engineering, sales, and developer relations teams to translate complex networking technologies into clear customer value and differentiated market positioning. Build and expand developer and community engagement programs through technical content, industry events, workshops, and ecosystem partnerships to increase awareness and adoption. Support customers in modernizing infrastructure operations through automation, Infrastructure as Code, cloud-native networking, and intelligent infrastructure management solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
12+ years of experience in B2B technology product management, product growth, strategy, or product marketing within enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud, or data center markets
Experience developing go-to-market strategies, product positioning, messaging, and launch plans for enterprise technology products
Experience working with data center networking, cloud infrastructure, automation technologies, Infrastructure as Code, or cloud-native networking solutions
Experience leading cross-functional product growth or go-to-market initiatives involving product management, engineering, sales, and marketing teams

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of modern data center architectures, cloud-native networking, and enterprise infrastructure technologies
Experience with DevOps, NetDevOps, automation frameworks, and API-driven operations
Analytical skills with experience using market insights, customer feedback, and campaign performance data to refine strategy
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Experience engaging developer communities through technical content, events, workshops, or ecosystem programs

Responsibilities

Drive growth strategies across Cisco’s Data Center Networking portfolio to accelerate customer adoption and market expansion.
Develop initiatives that connect emerging technology trends, developer engagement, and customer needs to scalable business outcomes.
Partner with product management, engineering, sales, and developer relations teams to translate complex networking technologies into clear customer value and differentiated market positioning.
Build and expand developer and community engagement programs through technical content, industry events, workshops, and ecosystem partnerships to increase awareness and adoption.
Support customers in modernizing infrastructure operations through automation, Infrastructure as Code, cloud-native networking, and intelligent infrastructure management solutions.

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, 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
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)