Product Manager for Optics

Cisco Systems • San Jose, CA

140d

About The Position

In Cisco Transceiver Module Group (TMGBU), we build the future of connectivity for switches, routers and servers. The Product Management Team in TMGBU specifies and manages Cisco's pluggable optics portfolio that covers a broad range of optical technologies and applications, including AI. As a Product Manager within our group, you will have the responsibilities for optical transceivers, owning every product aspect throughout the product lifecycle - from market exploration, requirements definition and development, to go-to-market, product transition and end-of-sale phases. Product Managers are empowered, trusted and influential leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelors in relevant field with a minimum 11+ years of product management experience, or master's degree with 8+ years of product management experience.
• Experience managing multiple issues and initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience with high-speed pluggable optics (such as pluggable form factors and compatibility; IEEE optical standards and MSAs, optical interoperability and breakouts; fiber types, patch panels, patch cords, and optical connectors; data rates, modulation formats, bit error ratio, forward error correction and protocols - Ethernet, Infiniband-, etc.).
• Strong technical understanding of network applications and architectures at a high-level (e.g. GPU Clusters, Data Centers, Service Provider Networks and Campus Networks, among others).

Nice To Haves

• Desirable knowledge of critical components of pluggable optics such as DSPs, lasers, laser drivers and TIAs.
• Ability to build relationships with peers, partners and customers.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with key stakeholders, and articulate complex issues clearly.
• Ability to work independently and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong analytical skills to break a problem into smaller solvable pieces.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption and set commercial aspects of High-Speed Optics used on AI applications.
• Responsible for growth, pricing, promotions, and marketing collaterals.
• Track optics opportunities and develop joint initiatives with host-platforms (Cisco Switches/Routers/Servers) to position Cisco high-speed optics with customers.
• Develop roadmap and engage with cross functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, Supply, etc.) to productize it.
• Manage new product introductions, transitions, forecast and P&L.
• Create partnerships with host-platform counterparts, sales specialists, and account teams to socialize and promote our portfolio.
• Participate in training webinars, blogs, whitepapers and trade shows to articulate value propositions and competitive advantages.

Benefits

• Quality medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
• Flexible Vacation Time Off policy.
• Sick Time Off policy with 80 hours provided on hire date and annually.
• Paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees