Product Manager - Cloud Connectivity

Who We Are

We are the Multicloud Networking team working to build and deliver Cisco Networking Cloud capabilities. We focus on crafting technologically advanced networking solutions that bring Cisco products together into a simplified and effective solution that helps achieve customer outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the product management and technical marketing team and shape the future of Cloud networking at Cisco. Extended members of the team include folks that have worked on various successful products at Cisco as well as other companies (including startups). Join us, drive impact and take your career to the next level!

Who You'll Work With

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to align product strategy and execution with business goals. Collaboration will be key as you partner with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into technical specifications. Additionally, you will collaborate with Cisco sales teams, Cisco partners as well as end customers to understand customer needs and gather feedback. You will also work alongside marketing teams to develop effective product positioning and go-to-market strategies.

Who You Are

You have a solid understanding of cloud and networking technologies, market trends, and customer needs. You can develop and execute product roadmaps working closely with engineering. Your project management and organizational skills come to you naturally allowing you to effectively handle multiple priorities and partners. You possess analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach. Your outstanding communication and presentation abilities enable you to effectively convey sophisticated technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners. You are a collaborative individual, capable of working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the strategy and roadmap for Multicloud Networking for Cisco Networking Cloud

• Discover and prioritize customer use cases and requirements related to Multicloud Networking

• Engage with customers and translate customer needs into useful and specific engineering/technical requirements

• Help in defining and executing go-to-market and pricing strategies

Basic Qualifications

• BS / Master's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, or computer science

• Experience in the cloud and networking industry

• 7- 5 Years with BS and 3 - 5 years' with MS experience

• Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps successfully

• Track record of effectively leading multiple priorities and partners in project management

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in product management or MBA degree is a plus.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.