Product Manager - Multicloud Network (Hybrid)

This role is based in San Jose, CA, with a hybrid work model combining onsite presence and remote work flexibility (3-4 days per week in office).

About the Team

Join the Multicloud Network team at Cisco, where we are building a new product from the ground up. We are a small, nimble team that moves fast, takes ownership, and ships with purpose. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Technical Marketing, Engineering, and Sales to bring product to market. If you thrive in a startup-like environment—where your contributions have outsized impact and you wear many hats—this is the team for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and launch of multicloud networking features aligned with the product strategy and roadmap.
• Define and prioritize product requirements that address real-world multicloud networking challenges.
• Oversee the entire product feature lifecycle, from conception and design to development, launch, and ongoing performance tracking.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and emerging trends in multicloud networking, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid connectivity.
• Identify market opportunities and contribute to strategic decisions that position Cisco as a leader in multicloud networking.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, TMEs, and field teams in a fast-paced, iterative cadence to validate use cases, refine the product, and drive launches.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform prioritization.
• Engage directly with customers and partners to gather feedback, understand pain points, and continuously improve the product.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and cloud infrastructure across at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners.
• Strong written, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
• Background in cloud security (cloud firewalls, SASE) and/or cloud network visibility and observability.
• Prior experience in a startup or small-team environment where speed and ownership were expected.
• A willingness to continuously learn and adapt, crucial in the ever-evolving field of AI.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era—and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 for U.S. and Canada locations (not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits). Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. Below are the full salary ranges for specific locations:

• New York City Metro Area: $168,800.00 - $277,400.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $148,800.00 - $248,200.00

For quota-based sales roles, the ranges include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Restricted stock units (RSUs), which vest following continued employment for defined periods.
• Paid time off, including:
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness.
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period.
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit (subject to availability and business limitations).
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward.
• Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies.
• For sales roles, performance-based incentive pay split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.