Cisco · 4 hours ago
Director, Product Management - Enterprise Switching
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $325K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leader in networking technology, and they are seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the transformation of next-generation management platforms for enterprise networks. This role involves building and mentoring a high-performing team, driving platform strategy, and enhancing customer experience through innovative product management.
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Responsibilities
Build, mentor, and inspire a team of Product Managers to achieve excellence
Set strategic direction, establish clear priorities, and create an environment where your team thrives, grows, and delivers breakthrough results
Own the product vision and roadmap for our switching management platform experiences, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands while anticipating future customer needs
Elevate network operations through relentless focus on usability, efficiency, and delightful user experiences that transform how administrators interact with complex systems
Balance data-driven insights with speed and pragmatism
Think critically, move decisively, and drive innovation through rapid iteration and continuous learning
Deeply understand technical requirements and user workflows, then translate them into compelling product experiences that solve real operational challenges
Lead through influence across engineering, design, sales, marketing, and support teams to tackle complex technical challenges and deliver measurable business outcomes
Guide SaaS and hardware products from concept through launch and optimization, driving adoption, retention, and long-term value creation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's with 12+ years or Master's with 8+ years of relevant experience
Proven track record launching and scaling SaaS platforms with demonstrated user adoption and growth in enterprise networking markets
7+ years in product management or equivalent roles in modern cloud and/or connected hardware technology
5+ years successfully leading and developing high-performance Product Management teams
Deep understanding of enterprise IT operations including networking, security, cloud infrastructure, and application delivery across distributed environments with 500+ endpoints and multi-site connectivity
Preferred
Deep passion for user-centered design with demonstrated success building exceptional experiences for technical audiences
Comprehensive understanding of networking protocols, cloud architectures, and enterprise infrastructure complexity
Strong collaboration track record with engineering teams (backend/frontend) bringing innovative products from concept to market
Technical expertise in management platforms including monitoring, configuration automation, AI/ML applications, and security integration
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, overcome technical obstacles, and deliver results under pressure
Practical, hands-on experience configuring enterprise switches and developing automation solutions
Strategic mindset combined with operational excellence and bias for action
Relevant enterprise networking experience valued equally with formal education
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, 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
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
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
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
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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