Principal Product Management Engineer | Datacenter, Networking and AI | 14+ years, Bangalore

Overview

Principal Product Manager to manage Cisco's Data Center Networking product portfolio and drive product definition of new products for secure, scalable AI/ML fabrics and enterprise data center fabrics.

What you'll do

• Influence, lead, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define Cisco's Data Center Networking strategy and roadmap for secure, scalable AI/ML fabrics and enterprise data center fabrics.
• Steer the product portfolio by identifying data center market opportunities and defining new product strategy to capture emerging opportunities.
• Articulate and promote the portfolio value proposition to drive business growth, with emphasis on building secure, scalable infrastructure for AI/ML applications and enterprise workloads.
• Influence and work with engineering, supply chain, finance, customer service, sales, and channel partner teams to build differentiated products and drive business.
• Develop business plans for product offerings, including market analysis, competitive analysis, financial models, and pricing proposals.
• Translate product capabilities into simple, compelling messages that resonate with customers.
• Build impactful product marketing content and collateral such as presentations, blogs, and videos.
• Provide solution/product briefings to customers or partners and cultivate relationships.
• Represent or present Cisco's Data Center Networking vision and solution/product innovations at internal and external events.
• Partner with the broader marketing and sales team to amplify product messaging and drive market success.

What you'll need

• MBA or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
• 5+ years of product management experience in related areas.
• 10 years of working on networking concepts, protocols, and architectures, or related areas.
• Demonstrable knowledge of data center networking technologies.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to bring new products or solutions to market.

Nice to have

• Solid understanding of data center networking concepts, technologies, and system design.
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, market analysis, and competitive analysis.
• Experience in ramping up and sustaining products by building opportunity pipeline and closing bookings.