Product Manager, Enterprise Switching, Management Platforms

Product Manager, Enterprise Switching: Management Platforms

Cisco is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead critical initiatives for Cisco’s switching management platforms and user experiences. We need someone passionate about the technical capabilities of software management platforms that provide monitoring, configuration management, assurance, visibility, reporting, AI, and security for enterprise networks.

This role offers the chance to simplify complex networking technology and develop next-generation solutions across Cisco. Your work will directly impact customers by streamlining their operations and saving them time.

In this position, you'll drive innovation in how the industry thinks about networking. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, sales, and marketing to solve real-world problems faced by major brands. If you've ever configured enterprise-grade switches and ports, and thought about how to make those tasks more efficient, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on the customer experience; ensure our products make network operations easier and more efficient for users every day.

• Act decisively and iterate quickly. Data is important, but practical action and rapid testing are crucial.

• Work with business partners to understand user needs, gather technical requirements, and gain in-depth knowledge of how network administrators use our tools.

• Drive innovation in an existing product line by tackling complex technical challenges and developing practical solutions.

• Manage the product lifecycle for both SaaS and hardware components within our network management platform.

• Formulate and implement clear software strategies and roadmaps based on technical understanding and user feedback.

• Collaborate across teams to overcome technical obstacles and achieve measurable results on ambitious projects.

• Take full ownership of the product and drive its technical and market success.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working with backend & frontend teams to bring a SaaS platform to market, demonstrating successful user adoption and growth within the enterprise networking space.

• 5-7 years of experience in modern cloud and/or connected-hardware technology; 5 years of product management or equivalent practical experience in enterprise networking.

• Strong understanding of networking and cloud technologies, particularly how they interact within complex enterprise environments.

• A strong sense of user-centered design and a passion for building practical, effective user experiences for technical users.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to make decisions and drive progress quickly.

• Relevant practical experience in enterprise networking environments is prioritized over formal education.