Product Manager

Cisco

. Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for enterprise platform capabilities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $154,900 - $225,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving the product lifecycle for enterprise platforms, leveraging API-first standards and agentic AI systems to enhance product management workflows. Proven ability to translate customer insights into actionable roadmaps while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and design teams.

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Product ManagementAPI ArchitecturesAgentic AI ToolsAgile/Scrum DevelopmentEnterprise Networking Architectures

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Hard Skills

Product Requirement DocumentsStructured Customer DiscoveryRESTful APIsOpenAPI/Swagger SpecificationsJSON SchemasMCPGraphQLGRPCTelemetry AnalysisAgile Development

Soft Skills

Outstanding Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation AbilitiesRelationship BuildingLeadership Without Formal Authority

Tools & Technologies

Integration MiddlewareAgentic WorkflowsAutonomous Tool IntegrationLLM-Driven Platform Features

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree or MBA (Plus)

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSNetworking PlatformsCustomer Validation CohortsBeta Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GraphQLGRPC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for enterprise platform capabilities
Serve as the link between Cisco’s largest global customers and engineering squads
Lead customer discovery through structured interviews and telemetry analysis
Translate customer insights into product requirement documents and actionable roadmaps
Build relationships with network architects and IT leaders
Champion API-first standards and collaborate with architects on performant, secure, developer-friendly solutions
Integrate agentic AI systems into product management and software delivery workflows
Lead early access programs and conduct continuous competitive analysis
Drive feature adoption, optimize API usage, and improve customer happiness
Collaborate cross-functionally with Software Engineering, System Architecture, Product Design, Product Marketing, field teams, and enterprise customers
Report to the Director of Product Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent practical experience
4+ years of product management, technical product marketing, or related technical experience delivering enterprise software, SaaS, or networking platforms
Experience of modern API architectures and standards, including RESTful APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, webhooks, JSON schemas, or integration middleware
Experience using agentic AI tools and systems to improve product management workflows and accelerate software development lifecycles
Experience conducting structured customer discovery, defining PRDs/user stories, and delivering enterprise features through Agile/Scrum development cycles
Proven experience of enterprise networking architectures
Practical experience with API frameworks such as MCP, GraphQL, gRPC, or streaming telemetry
Experience crafting or implementing agentic workflows, autonomous tool integration, or LLM-driven platform features
Experience structuring customer early-adopter programs, beta testing, or customer validation cohorts
Proven record to lead without formal authority and build alignment across engineering, design, sales, and executive partners
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation abilities
Experience analyzing platform usage data, telemetry, and critical metrics
Master’s degree or MBA is a plus

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
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
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
Opportunities to grow and build through Cisco’s worldwide network of experts