Cisco Director Product Management 

United States, North Carolina, Cary 

137012546

The application deadline is being extended, expected to close August 29th, 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team of product managers to define product strategy, measure outcomes, and drive adoption of Foundational Security Technologies across Cisco
• Partner with engineering leaders and internal customers to define roadmaps and make trade-off decisions; empower Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience to position Cisco's FST portfolio as a competitive advantage
• Develop and communicate long-term product roadmaps, success metrics, and goals based on customer feedback, market insights, and industry trends
• Drive adoption of FST offerings across Cisco via technical materials, internal forums, and direct engagement with key stakeholders, including engineers, architects, and product managers
• Communicate the vision, strategy, and impact of Foundational Security Technologies to senior leaders across Cisco, encouraging alignment and support for investments
• Lead all aspects of the development and evolution of 40+ security technologies across hardware, firmware, and software, while identifying future innovations and opportunities for differentiation

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in technical product management or software development, including 3+ years in people management
• Familiarity with enterprise networking, IT infrastructure, and/or Cisco’s product portfolio
• Experience in hardware development, software development, and/or SaaS DevOps
• Experience defining and delivering a portfolio of products and services, balancing technical constraints and customer needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Information Security, and/or Application Security
• Familiarity with industry standards and emerging trends in post-quantum cryptography (PQC)
• Track record of making impactful business decisions using data-driven insights and analytics
• Expertise in product-led growth methodologies and UX design principles
• Demonstrable ability to influence adoption of security technologies across large organizations or customer bases

Pay Range:USD 193200 - 217300 - 260800 - 301400