Director, Product Marketing, Cisco Wireless

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose, California, Miami (CA, MO, FL); Remote; USD 223,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Product Marketing to lead a cutting-edge wireless portfolio. This role involves driving marketing strategies, collaborating across teams, and shaping impactful messaging that reinforces industry leadership. With a commitment to innovation and a focus on customer connections, the company fosters a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to powering the future of digital experiences and making a significant impact in the networking space.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Flexible vacation time

Paid time off for volunteering

Paid holidays

Sick time off

Employee resource organizations

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT.
• 5+ years of management experience in technical or product marketing.

Responsibilities

• Drive marketing strategy and execution for Cisco's Wireless portfolio.
• Lead competitive positioning and messaging initiatives.

Skills

Product Marketing

Technical Marketing

Networking

Cloud Management

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Location:

Offsite, San Jose, California, US

Area of Interest

Marketing and Communications

Compensation Range

223100 USD - 314200 USD

Job Type

Professional

Networking

Job Id

1436312

The application window is expected to close on: 5/30/25.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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!

Meet The Team

To help us accelerate this mission and deepen customer connections, Cisco Marketing is seeking a Director of Product Marketing to lead our Cisco Wireless portfolio—market leading technology trusted by the world’s most important brands across every industry.

As a senior leader on Cisco’s Product Marketing team, you will drive the marketing strategy, execution and impact of this critical portfolio. You’ll shape high-impact marketing programs, elevate our brand, and build a world-class product marketing team that sets the industry standard!

Your Impact

• Develop deep expertise across Cisco’s Wireless 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 powerful, 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 Wireless portfolios, 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

Minimum Qualifications

• You have 8+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT, gained through Product Marketing, Product Management, or Technical Marketing
• You have 5+ years of management experience leading technical marketing or product marketing teams with a proven track record in program execution and team development
• You have 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
• You have an exceptional ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• You are comfortable driving initiatives independently while also mentoring and coaching others
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s Degree or MBA preferred
• Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry preferred
• You are willing to travel as needed, up to 25% envisioned

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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