Principal Product Manager – AI

Cisco

. Drive the roadmap for Cisco’s agentic platform and experiences .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $194,600 - $285,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in product management with a focus on AI solutions, including the ability to translate complex technical capabilities into actionable roadmaps and ensure compliance with privacy and security standards. Proven track record in launching products from concept to deployment while leading cross-functional teams and facilitating user feedback.

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Product ManagementAI Solutions DevelopmentPrivacy And Security ComplianceCross-Functional Team LeadershipData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingReinforcement LearningAPIsIntegrationsEnterprise Data ArchitecturesProduct Requirement DocumentsPrototypingUser TestingAutomation Features

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationFacilitationStrategic VisionIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

WebexOutlookSharePointJira

Industry Keywords

SaaSEnterpriseUser ExperienceProduct LifecycleStakeholder Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the roadmap for Cisco’s agentic platform and experiences
Own the product lifecycle end-to-end
Translate complex technical capabilities into actionable roadmaps
Develop and refine the vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise AI solutions
Align product strategy with stakeholder needs and Cisco’s business goals
Lead requirements gathering and synthesize user problems and solution ideas into Product Requirement Documents
Collaborate with engineering, design, security, legal, and business teams
Ensure successful product delivery and compliance with privacy and security standards
Advocate for automation features addressing high-impact workflows
Integrate solutions with enterprise tools such as Webex, Outlook, SharePoint, and Jira
Facilitate user focus groups and synthesize feedback
Iterate on prototypes to meet real-world user needs
Define indicators for pilots and user testing
Analyze data to advise product improvements and drive adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in product management
Specific AI domain experience, such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, or Reinforcement Learning
Proven track record launching products from concept through pilot to deployment in enterprise environments
Experience working with technical teams
Understanding of APIs, integrations, and enterprise data architectures
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex feedback into clear product requirements
Strong familiarity with privacy, security, and compliance requirements in SaaS/enterprise environments
Deep expertise in generative AI or large-scale automation platforms preferred
Experience facilitating workshops, focus groups, and user testing preferred
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams in a hybrid office environment preferred
Experience building privacy-forward and trustworthy experiences preferred
Strategic vision with a hands-on approach to execution and metric-driven product management preferred

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
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units may be available, vesting following continued employment
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
80 hours of sick time on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees