Senior Product Growth & Strategy Manager

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Cisco’s Data Center Networking team is redefining infrastructure for the AI era through an end-to-end portfolio that powers modern enterprise and cloud environments. The team drives innovation across Nexus One, Isovalent cloud-native networking, Cisco MDS, and next-generation switching platforms to help customers simplify operations, improve visibility, and scale intelligent infrastructure.

You will work with a highly collaborative group of product leaders, engineers, marketers, and developer advocates focused on accelerating customer adoption and ecosystem growth. The team combines deep technical expertise with a fast-moving, innovation-driven culture that values cross-functional partnership and customer impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how organizations modernize networking through automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native technologies.

Drive growth strategies across Cisco’s Data Center Networking portfolio to accelerate customer adoption and market expansion. Develop initiatives that connect emerging technology trends, developer engagement, and customer needs to scalable business outcomes. Partner with product management, engineering, sales, and developer relations teams to translate complex networking technologies into clear customer value and differentiated market positioning.

Build and expand developer and community engagement programs through technical content, industry events, workshops, and ecosystem partnerships to increase awareness and adoption. Support customers in modernizing infrastructure operations through automation, Infrastructure as Code, cloud-native networking, and intelligent infrastructure management solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 12+ years of experience in B2B technology product management, product growth, strategy, or product marketing within enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud, or data center markets
• Experience developing go-to-market strategies, product positioning, messaging, and launch plans for enterprise technology products
• Experience working with data center networking, cloud infrastructure, automation technologies, Infrastructure as Code, or cloud-native networking solutions
• Experience leading cross-functional product growth or go-to-market initiatives involving product management, engineering, sales, and marketing teams

• Knowledge of modern data center architectures, cloud-native networking, and enterprise infrastructure technologies
• Experience with DevOps, NetDevOps, automation frameworks, and API-driven operations
• Analytical skills with experience using market insights, customer feedback, and campaign performance data to refine strategy
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience engaging developer communities through technical content, events, workshops, or ecosystem programs

The starting salary range posted for this position is $194,600.00 to $285,700.00 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.