Cisco - San Francisco, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
San Francisco, CA
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Cisco, we are committed to securely connecting the world to help our customers deliver delightful, resilient digital experiences. Our focus ranges from secure, agile networks that support hybrid work to workspaces that accelerate sustainability and health. With our industry-leading networking platforms and a rich portfolio of LAN, WAN, security, and IoT products, we are changing the way CIOs build, secure, and optimize connected experiences. To further this mission and connect with customers in more meaningful ways, Cisco Marketing is seeking a Group Product Marketing Manager to support our Cisco Routing and SD-WAN portfolios. As a leader on the Cisco Product Marketing team, you will play a crucial role in shaping marketing strategy, defining programs, and executing initiatives across product lines. Your expertise will span the Cisco Routing, SD-WAN, and SASE portfolios, encompassing hardware and security integrations to AI-native assurance. The goal is to help our customers build scalable and resilient experiences. You will collaborate with various teams within Routing, SD-WAN, and other Cisco Product and Marketing teams to develop a comprehensive messaging strategy across Cisco Networking Cloud. In this role, you will lead competitive positioning and messaging initiatives to extend Cisco's leadership in the market. You will guide strategic planning and focused execution plans to fuel the organization's growth. As a trusted technical and marketing leader, you will contribute to go-to-market and demand generation activities, representing Cisco to customers, at events, and with the analyst community. Additionally, you will be responsible for building a diverse, collaborative, and high-performing team of product marketers, mentoring and actively coaching other Cisco product marketers to achieve their best.

Responsibilities

  • Develop expertise across the Cisco Routing, SD-WAN, and SASE portfolios, focusing on hardware and security integrations and AI-native assurance.
  • Collaborate with Routing, SD-WAN, and other Cisco Product and Marketing teams to create a comprehensive messaging strategy across Cisco Networking Cloud.
  • Lead competitive positioning and messaging initiatives to extend Cisco's leadership in the market.
  • Guide strategic planning and execution plans to drive organizational growth.
  • Serve as a trusted technical and marketing leader, contributing to go-to-market and demand generation activities.
  • Represent Cisco to customers, at events, and with the analyst community.
  • Build a diverse, collaborative, and high-performing team of product marketers.
  • Mentor, coach, and collaborate with other Cisco product marketers.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT, gained through Product Marketing, Product Management, Technical Marketing, or Sales.
  • 5+ years of management experience leading technical, marketing, or sales professionals with a proven track record in program execution and team development.
  • Experience articulating the value of advanced technical concepts such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in solving customer experience or business challenges.
  • Outstanding ability to explain value and benefits derived from technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
  • Experience in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a fast-paced technology environment.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and customer needs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid holidays and vacation time
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