Engineering Product Manager

Cisco

. Lead efforts to design and deliver improvements to Cisco's operational capabilities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $154,900 - $225,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational leadership, project management, and business capability domains, with a focus on driving measurable outcomes and organizational change. Proficient in utilizing enterprise compensation tools and applying data analytics to enhance operational capabilities.

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Leadership Of Multiple ProgramsBusiness Operations ManagementEnterprise Compensation ToolsData Analytics And Metric Deep-DivesSeller Territory Coverage Planning

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Hard Skills

Goal-To-Cash Process KnowledgeProduct Requirements DocumentsProcess ImprovementOrganizational ChangeSystems ManagementProject Portfolio ManagementIncentive Compensation MechanicsSaaS Product DeliveryAI Practices And Tools

Soft Skills

Exceptional StorytellingPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingInnovative ThinkingRisk Identification And Resolution

Tools & Technologies

SAP CallidusAnaplanXactlyVaricentSalesforce Commissions

Industry Keywords

Business Capability DomainsOperational ReadinessRecurring-Revenue ModelsCredit CompensationSales Performance Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead efforts to design and deliver improvements to Cisco's operational capabilities
Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders to advance strategic goals
Apply Goal-to-Cash process knowledge to design experiences spanning planning, quota-setting, and seller payouts
Lead requirements gathering and translate business needs into Product Requirements Documents and user stories
Ensure on-time delivery that meets expectations
Conduct data analytics and metric deep-dives to identify root causes and corrective actions
Drive operationalization of next-generation business models
Shape execution to minimize user impact and accelerate Cisco's go-to-market for recurring-revenue models
Provide program and project leadership for operational readiness across SC3 functions
Proactively identify and resolve risks and roadblocks
Partner with stakeholders to support planning, coverage, crediting, compensation, and reporting capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated leadership of multiple programs or medium-to-large functional teams, with measurable outcomes
10+ years of professional experience in business or IT consulting, business operations, integration, or operations management
Proven expertise in at least two business capability domains, such as order management, compensation, sales performance management, distribution compensation, or reporting
Hands-on experience running operations with product management discipline, including process improvement, organizational change, and systems management
Experience managing project portfolios, including planning, reporting, and advising across concurrent projects
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, information technology, or a related field preferred
Deep expertise in seller territory coverage planning, complex crediting rules, and incentive compensation mechanics
Experience with enterprise compensation tools such as SAP Callidus, Anaplan, Xactly, Varicent, Salesforce Commissions, or custom-built ICM platforms
Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for communicating product vision, roadmap strategy, and operational change
Ability to drive organization-wide change through innovative ideas and measurable impact
Experience exploring and applying AI practices and tools
Skilled at leading federated teams with direct, matrixed, and third-party reports
Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade SaaS products or internal platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment and vesting conditions
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
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees, subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Opportunities to grow and build through Cisco’s worldwide network and global collaboration