Product Readiness Manager

Cisco

. Translate strategic direction into actionable priorities, initiatives, milestones, decision forums, and planning tools .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $173,400 - $231,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cross-functional initiatives, including Go-to-Market strategies and product readiness, while effectively collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive decision-making and project execution. Proficient in utilizing planning frameworks and AI tools to enhance productivity and business analysis.

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Project ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyCross-Functional CollaborationPMP CertificationAI Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementStrategic Initiative ManagementRisk AnalysisDependency ManagementMilestone TrackingPerformance InsightsBusiness AnalysisProduct ReadinessProduct LaunchesStakeholder Influence

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing Without AuthorityCommunicationRecommendation DevelopmentPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Planning FrameworksAI ToolsStatus Update ToolsRisk Tracking Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Go-to-MarketProduct ManagementSales EnablementCustomer ExperienceTechnology EnvironmentNetworkingSoftwareHardware

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate strategic direction into actionable priorities, initiatives, milestones, decision forums, and planning tools
Provide recommendations supporting business and product objectives
Lead cross-functional Go-to-Market readiness initiatives for new products, software releases, and portfolio programs
Coordinate priorities, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
Partner with Product Management, Sales Enablement, Partner Enablement, Customer Experience, and other stakeholders
Analyze business, product, market, and program information to identify risks, opportunities, dependencies, and trade-offs
Provide recommendations to cross-functional leaders
Develop and maintain planning frameworks, status updates, risk/issue tracking, and performance insights
Support prioritization, resource alignment, and successful product readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant professional experience, OR a Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant professional experience
Experience managing projects, programs, or strategic initiatives with multiple cross-functional stakeholders
Experience driving cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution, including managing milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions across teams without direct authority
Experience supporting Go-to-Market, product readiness, product launches, or similar cross-functional business initiatives
PMP certification or demonstrated experience applying project/program management methodologies preferred
Experience in a technology, networking, software, hardware, or similarly complex product environment preferred
Experience with Go-to-Market strategy, product launches, product readiness, or sales/partner enablement preferred
Experience using AI tools or AI-enabled capabilities to improve productivity, planning, analysis, or business decision-making 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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants 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 time 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 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 for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees