Outbound Product Manager, EMEA - Service Provider RTM.

Cisco; London; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking an Outbound Product Manager to enhance networking and security portfolio for Service Providers in EMEA. The role involves business development, strategic initiatives, and collaboration across teams to drive market growth. Candidates should have extensive experience in product management, particularly within the Networking and Security sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management and business development within Networking and Security.
• 2+ years in product management.
• Proven track record in driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead installed-base refresh programs and drive up-selling/cross-selling.
• Create strategies to boost SP business growth via market research and partnerships.
• Analyze SP market trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Go-to-Market Strategy

Executive Interaction

Technical Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Analytical and Creative

Adaptability

Organized and Efficient

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

MBA preferred

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Outbound Product Manager, EMEA - Service Provider RTM., London

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Client:

Cisco

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Cisco is seeking a strategic Outbound Product Manager for our Routing and SD-WAN business to drive Service Creation, Go-To-Market Strategies and Business Development for our Service Providers (SP) route to market in EMEA region.

This role will have strong product management and business development expertise, in leading the initiatives that enhance our networking and security portfolio in SP managed services.

Responsibilities

• Initiative Leadership: Develop and lead installed-base refresh programs and drive up-selling/cross-selling of secure networking solutions.
• AI Services Promotion: Encourage adoption of AI-enabled managed services with multiple SP partners in the region.
• Conceptualization and Execution: Initiate new projects, translate complex ideas into actionable plans, and leverage organizational resources for impactful outcomes.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate collaboration across a matrix organization with entrepreneurial vigour.

Skills and Expertise

• Go-to-Market Strategy: Expert in business development for enterprise solutions via SP partners.
• Executive Interaction: Comfortable engaging with senior management as a thought partner.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Networking, Security, and Managed Services technologies.
• Negotiation Skills: Proficient in constructing deals and programs.
• Analytical and Creative: Capable of managing multiple projects and stakeholder expectations.
• Adaptability: Flexible in changing strategies and tactics when necessary.
• Organized and Efficient: Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Travel Readiness: Willing to travel domestically and internationally more than 30% of the year.
• Work closely with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, Marketing teams, service providers, and customers. Success involves managing multiple tasks, prioritizing effectively, and leading through ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Create strategies to boost SP business growth via market research and partnerships.
• Service Creation: Develop SP-focused services tailored to customer needs.
• Market Insights: Analyze SP market trends and emerging technologies to guide decisions.
• Enablement: Conduct training for SPs to enhance portfolio knowledge.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Assist in aligning product features with SP needs and conduct pricing analysis.
• Operations Management: Coordinate with sales and portfolio teams for accurate forecasting and reporting.

Our Minimum Qualifications for this Role

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in product management and business development within Networking and Security. 2+ years in product management.
• Sales Success: Proven track record in driving sales for networking and security solutions.

Our Preferred Qualifications for this Role

• Industry Experience: 3+ years with global telco service providers; EMEA experience is beneficial.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Networking, Security, and Managed Services use-cases.