1436311 - Director, Product Marketing, Cisco Switching

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep expertise across Cisco's Fixed and Modular enterprise Switching portfolios, including hardware, security integrations, and AI-native assurance, to help customers build scalable, resilient networks.
• Collaborate across Switching, Wireless, Routing, and Platform Product and Marketing teams to craft a cohesive messaging strategy for Cisco Networking.
• Lead competitive positioning and messaging initiatives to reinforce and expand Cisco's leadership.
• Guide strategic planning and execution to drive measurable impact and accelerate the networking portfolio's growth trajectory.
• Serve as a trusted authority on the Switching portfolio, customers, and business—driving impact through writing, speaking, and thought leadership—while guiding go-to-market and demand generation initiatives.
• Speak and represent Cisco at major industry events, with customers, and in conversations with industry analysts to shape industry perception.
• Build and develop a diverse, high-performing product marketing team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
• Actively coach and develop Cisco's next generation of product marketers, sharing insights and expertise to elevate the team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT, gained through Product Marketing, Product Management, or Technical Marketing.
• 5+ years of management experience leading technical marketing or product marketing teams with a proven track record in program execution and team development.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
• Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry preferred.
• Experience articulating the value of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to solve customer or business challenges.
• Exceptional ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable driving initiatives independently while mentoring and coaching others.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry (also listed under requirements).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT.
• 5+ years of management experience leading marketing teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $230,100 to $325,300 USD.
• Access to quality medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance and wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per year, including a floating holiday and a day off for birthdays.
• Vacation time accrual of up to 16 days for non-exempt employees; flexible vacation policy for exempt employees.
• Sick time off with 80 hours provided at hire and annually, with carryover up to 160 hours.
• Paid time off for critical or emergency issues, volunteering, and community service.
• Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles with detailed incentive structure.