1436311 - Director, Product Marketing, Cisco Switching

Cisco

San Jose, CA

Full Time

Director

14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Cisco, we power the future of digital experiences with secure, AI-driven connectivity. From agile networks that enable hybrid work to intelligent workplaces that advance sustainability and well-being, we help businesses stay resilient. Our industry-leading networking platforms and AI-powered portfolio-spanning LAN, WAN, security, and IoT-are transforming how CIOs build, secure, and optimize the connected world. Cisco Marketing is seeking a Director of Product Marketing to lead our Cisco Switching portfolio, driving marketing strategy, execution, and impact for this critical portfolio. The role involves shaping high-impact marketing programs, elevating the brand, and building a world-class product marketing team.

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 and technical concepts 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.
Willingness to travel as needed, up to 25%.

Nice to Have

Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Master's Degree or MBA (preferred)

Working at Cisco

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