Job Description
Overview
The Principal Product Manager will lead Cisco’s Data Center Networking portfolio, shaping strategy and roadmap for secure, scalable AI/ML and enterprise fabrics. This role drives product definition, market positioning, and cross‑functional execution to capture emerging data‑center opportunities.
Experience
5+ years product management, 10+ years networking
Responsibilities
- Influence and lead cross‑functional teams to define Cisco’s Data Center Networking strategy and roadmap for secure, scalable AI/ML and enterprise fabrics.
- Identify market opportunities and shape new product strategy to capture emerging data‑center workloads.
- Develop business plans, market and competitive analysis, financial models and pricing proposals.
- Create compelling product messaging, marketing content and deliver briefings to customers, partners and at events.
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, finance, sales and channel teams to bring differentiated products to market.
Eligibility
- MBA or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
- Minimum 5+ years product management experience and 10+ years networking concepts, protocols and architectures
- Demonstrated knowledge of data center networking technologies and experience working with cross‑functional teams
Skills
Product ManagementData Center NetworkingAI/MLMarket AnalysisFinancial ModelingProduct MarketingCross‑functional Leadership
About Company
Cisco is a global technology leader delivering networking, security and collaboration solutions that power the AI era, serving hyperscale, enterprise and public‑sector customers worldwide.

