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Meet the Team

• Organization: Transceiver Module Group (TMGBU)

• In Cisco Transceiver Module Group, 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

Your Impact

• 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.

• Data driven and business-oriented leader to 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 join 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.

• Build 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience in Business or Engineering Field.

• Experience managing multiple issues and initiatives simultaneously.

• Experience in Pluggable Optics and its critical components such as DSPs, lasers, laser drivers and TIAs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience engaging with Webscale and Neocloud companies

• Product Management experience managing Optics and/or Platforms (Switch/Router/Server)

• Work independently and possess strong analytical skills to break a problem into smaller solvable pieces.

• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with key stakeholders and articulate complex issues clearly.

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. 

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or 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. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, wh