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Sr Product Manager - Solutions

Cisco · San Jose, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.

About the role

Own end-to-end portfolios and platform strategies spanning 18 to 24 months to drive long-term business growth. Shape platform trajectories, develop prioritization frameworks, and build multi-quarter roadmaps aligned with overall business strategies. Guide engineering teams and leadership through complex technical trade-offs as a trusted advisor. Conduct comprehensive competitive analyses and market validation to identify impactful new market opportunities and adjacencies. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related background, or Master's degree with 8 years of related experience
  • Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams across product, solutions, and engineering
  • Experience conducting competitive analysis and market validation across multiple product lines
  • Experience developing validated designs, reference architectures, or technical solution documentation
  • Prior experience in Technical Marketing, Solution Architecture, Systems Engineering, Customer Experience, or Product Management
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 12/17/2026

Manage activities for a specific product or group of services from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Serve as the central resource collaborating with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality, and marketing teams as products move to production and distribution. Oversee involvement across all stages of a product’s lifecycle, including modifications, upgrades, and maintenance of the product line. Coordinate departmental and cross-functional teams focused on delivering new solutions or upgrading existing products.

Own end-to-end portfolios and platform strategies spanning 18 to 24 months to drive long-term business growth. Shape platform trajectories, develop prioritization frameworks, and build multi-quarter roadmaps aligned with overall business strategies. Guide engineering teams and leadership through complex technical trade-offs as a trusted advisor. Conduct comprehensive competitive analyses and market validation to identify impactful new market opportunities and adjacencies. Evangelize products externally as the primary spokesperson while aligning multiple engineering and...

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