Cisco Senior Product Manager 

United States, California, San Jose 

538447468

The application window is expected to close on: 07/07/2025

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

As a
Sr. Product Manager - Data Center Networking, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of secure, scalable AI/ML fabrics and enterprise data center fabrics. You’ll work closely with multi-functional teams to define and deliver industry-leading products, while driving growth and innovation in data center networking technologies. Here's how you’ll make an impact:

• Lead and collaborate with multi-functional teams to define Cisco’s Data Center Networking roadmap for secure, scalable AI/ML fabrics and enterprise data center solutions.
• Articulate and promote our portfolio value proposition to drive business growth, focusing on emerging opportunities in AI/ML and enterprise workloads.
• Define new product requirements and improvements, delivering a clear value proposition for customers.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, finance, customer service, sales, and channel partner teams to develop differentiated products and drive business success.
• Lead the complete product lifecycle from product definition to launch and end-of-life, ensuring seamless execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of cross-functional collaboration experience in delivering technical products to market.
• 5+ years of experience working with networking concepts, protocols, and architectures

• Solid understanding of data center networking concepts, protocols, system design, and architectures (including ASIC).
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical product capabilities into compelling, customer-centric messaging.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving products from requirements to market success.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to engage different audience levels, both large and small.
• 3+ years of product management experience, preferably passionate about technical products.
• 3+ years of expertise in developing business plans, including market analysis, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.
• MBA, advanced degree, or CCNA/CCIE certification preferred.