Senior Product Manager - Integrated Infrastructure Solutions - Compute

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Cisco's solution strategy across coordinated infrastructure, including converged platforms, software-defined storage, AI/ML environments, and data protection.
• Define solution use cases that span virtualization, containers, hybrid cloud, and high-performance computing workloads.
• Build compelling cases to justify investment and prioritize strategic opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and lead strategic technology partnerships that enable differentiated solutions and go-to-market scale.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate customer needs into product requirements and roadmaps.
• Lead multi-functional go-to-market planning across Cisco sales, marketing, and business development teams.
• Build field enablement assets, messaging frameworks, and sales tools to drive adoption and pipeline.
• Represent Cisco in executive briefings, partner forums, customer engagements, and analyst interactions.
• Ensure alignment across collaborators in legal, finance, support, alliances, and engineering for successful solution execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management or Business development within compute infrastructure, enterprise storage (SAN, NAS, Software-defined Storage), or cloud-native technologies.
• 3+ years of experience managing collaborators and leading multi-functional projects to deliver integrated hardware and software solutions.
• Track record of developing over 5 business cases or market assessments that influenced product investment decisions, crafted strategic direction, and drove measurable impact on revenue growth and market share.

Nice to Have

• Deep understanding of data center deployment, use cases, and architecture across enterprise environments, neo-cloud providers, and hyperscalers.
• Strong understanding of Converged Infrastructure (CI), Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), and core storage technologies including file, block, and object storage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong understanding of compute technologies, including server architecture, processors, memory, and GPUs, with experience supporting modern data center platforms and workloads.
• Ability to identify and nurture strategic technology partnerships with co-development and joint go-to-market potential.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience in crafting sales enablement tools, field messaging frameworks, and go-to-market content.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with potential bonuses and incentive compensation.
• 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 birthday off.
• Vacation time accrual and flexible time off policies.
• Paid sick time off with carryover provisions.
• Additional paid time off for volunteering and community service.