Cisco · 11 hours ago
Technical Product Manager/TME Team Leader (Presales) - Industrial IoT (Hybrid)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $281K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that empowers individuals through advanced technology. They are seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead the technical marketing strategy for their Industrial IoT portfolio, focusing on industrial switching and wireless solutions while collaborating with various teams to drive customer success.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support a team of Technical Marketing Engineers to drive technical excellence and professional growth
Lead technical marketing efforts for Cisco's Industrial IoT Switching and Wireless portfolio, including industrial switches (DIN rail, IP66/IP67-rated, rack-mount, embedded), and industrial wireless solutions (Catalyst industrial Wi-Fi, Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul)
Develop and deliver technical sales training, presentations, and collateral that clearly articulate product features, benefits, and use cases tailored to industrial environments such as manufacturing, transportation, utilities, oil & gas, and mining
Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide market feedback, influence product roadmaps, and ensure alignment with customer needs in industrial IoT
Support sales teams with technical expertise during customer alpha testing, proof of concepts, and solution positioning to accelerate adoption of Cisco's industrial networking solutions
Drive awareness and understanding of Cisco's industrial networking innovations including AI-ready networking and cybersecurity features
Act as a subject matter expert on industrial networking protocols, certifications, and ruggedized hardware designed for extreme environments
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to integrate Cisco's industrial IoT switching, routing, and wireless products with broader industrial IoT and enterprise networking solutions
Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to maintain Cisco's leadership in industrial IoT networking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field + 8 years experience in industrial networking technologies, including switching, routing, and/or wireless solutions specifically designed for industrial IoT and OT environments
Deep understanding of Cisco's Enterprise or Industrial IoT portfolio: Industrial Ethernet switches (IE1K, IE2K, IE3x00, IE4K, IE5K, IE9K) and industrial wireless products (IW6300, IW9167, Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul), Cisco Catalyst switches and controller based wireless solutions
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging for sales and customer audiences
Knowledge of industrial protocols, ruggedized hardware requirements, and industrial network security
Prior experience in a technical marketing or technical sales engineering role focused on enterprise or industrial networking
Preferred
Experience leading a related technical or customer facing team
Advanced certifications or relevant industrial IoT experience highly valued
Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst Center and cybersecurity solutions for industrial networks
Hands-on experience with industrial network deployments or demos in sectors such as manufacturing, utilities, transportation, or oil & gas
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills to influence internal teams and external customers
Ability to work collaboratively across sales, engineering, and product teams to drive business outcomes
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
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 determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
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 subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
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