Cisco Senior Product Manager 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

108922871

Cisco Provider Connectivity Group is seeking a Senior Product Manager to drive the definition, strategy and planning of AI-powered solutions for Service Provider and Enterprise customers. This role requires a deep understanding of Service Provider network architectures and market transitions. In this role, you will define product strategy, collaborate with cross functional teams and drive AI-ready products for service provider market.

• Define product vision, strategy and features roadmap by working along with cross-functional teams
• Define and prioritize product requirements based on feedback from customers, sales, industry trends
• Translate technical requirements into clear value proposition for customers
• Work collaboratively with engineering and sales technical architects on service provider & enterprise customers architecture and related software requirements
• Translate product capabilities into simple, compelling messages that resonate with customers
• Build impactful product marketing content and collateral such as presentations, blogs, and videos
• Partner with the broader marketing and sales team to amplify product messaging and drive market success
• Conduct driven feature, price/cost and margin analysis
• Participate in the industry events and drive the product messaging

Minimum requirements for this role:

• proven experience in product management, product development or architecture design with a focus on technology products
• 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Service Provider Networking, Enterprise Networking or AI solutions
• Domain expertise in networking technology and protocols, AI/ML technologies & Automation. Ability to participate in technical discussions and help make technical trade-offs
• Solid understanding of service provider business models and operational challenges

• Experience managing multiple issues and initiatives simultaneously
• 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 sophisticated issues clearly
• Strong sense of customer emotional intelligence to care deeply about top customer problems
• Excellent judgment and sense of prioritization, along with attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science; MBA or advanced Engineering degree preferred

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