Senior Product Marketing Manager- AI Defense

Cisco

San Jose, CA

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Cisco Security is seeking an experienced cybersecurity product marketing leader to join our dynamic team as a Product Growth Strategist for AI Defense. The role involves supporting a product designed to secure generative AI applications, mitigate prompt injection vulnerabilities, and protect enterprises from adversarial AI threats. Cisco offers a global, diverse, and innovative environment that combines startup agility with enterprise stability, committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Go-to-Market Strategy for new and existing products, including identifying target markets, messaging, and positioning.
Develop Core Product Positioning, Messaging, and Differentiators by crafting compelling and consistent positioning and messaging that align with the overall product strategy and resonate with customers and partners.
Work with inbound product management, engineering, and the field to identify and articulate the value propositions of Cisco Security products, ensuring clear communication to target audiences.
Enable Sales and Partners by creating impactful content, training materials, and collateral, and engaging directly with customers, analysts, and industry experts.
Conduct Market Research by analyzing market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities to provide strategic insights and maintain product competitiveness.
Influence Partners, including Executives, by clearly communicating complex concepts, providing data-driven recommendations, and measuring GTM success.

Requirements

10+ years in enterprise/b2b tech with at least 5 years of product management experience, including at least 3 in network security.
AI product experience, including securing generative AI/LLMs, adversarial AI protection, or AI risk management.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related fields.

Nice to Have

Product marketing experience.
Product and market understanding of enterprise security.
Experience with AI security trends, including generative AI, adversarial threats, model poisoning, governance, and compliance.
Familiarity with modern application security practices, including Kubernetes, DevOps, and DevSecOps.
MBA.
Experience speaking publicly to an executive-level audience.
Strong project execution skills, attention to detail, and a risk-mitigation mentality.
Self-motivation and partnership skills to find innovative solutions.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills in customer-facing roles.
Ability to lead and influence via persuasion, perseverance, and energy to drive consensus across functions and teams.
Collaboration with internal and external partners.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with potential bonuses.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
Short and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and volunteer hours.
Flexible Vacation Time Off policy.
Paid time off for volunteering and community engagement.

Working at Cisco

At Cisco, we celebrate diverse backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential through inclusive communities and employee resource organizations. We foster a culture of innovation, learning, and development, supporting hybrid work models and emphasizing belonging, collaboration, and making a positive impact in communities. Our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all, driven by our people and their unique skills and perspectives.

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