Product Compliance Manager (Remote)

Cisco; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a senior leader to drive the product compliance program across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem environments. You will shape strategy, scale operations, and partner with Engineering, Product, Security, Legal, and GTM teams to accelerate market access while ensuring regulatory readiness.

You will build executive dashboards, measure program maturity, and translate complex compliance requirements into actionable roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud security, compliance, strategic operations, or technical program management.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional programs or strategic projects in cloud/enterprise technology environments.
• Prior experience in cloud security and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CSA STAR).
• Bachelor's degree +7 years or Master's +4 years required.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable frameworks and influence cross-functional executives.
• Drive operational transformation in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Leverage metrics and automation to deliver scalable outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with both technical teams and executives.

Skills

Cloud security

Compliance

Strategic operations

Technical program mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

AI automation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree +7 years

Master's degree +4 years

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CCSK

AWS Security Specialty

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

ISO 27001

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 09/24/2026

Meet the Team

The Product Compliance team within the Splunk Customer & Product Strategy Operations Organization, is dedicated to driving scalable and efficient compliance across all Splunk products globally, as a strategic advantage while also ensuring regulatory adherence, industry standards, and internal policies are met. We are responsible for leading the Splunk product compliance strategy that enables the business to reach customers in new and competitive markets.

You are responsible for driving strategy, operational scale, and cross-functional execution across the global Splunk compliance portfolio.

• Strategy & Execution: Define and operationalize long-term compliance and cloud assurance strategies, ensuring efficient regional market access and regulatory readiness.
• Operational Excellence: Drive standardization, automation, and portfolio governance across on-premise, SaaS, and hybrid environments.
• AI & Automation: Lead initiatives to scale compliance operations through AI and intelligent workflow integration, reducing manual effort and enhancing audit readiness.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Engineering, Product, Security, Legal, and GTM teams to improve execution and remove blockers.
• Data-Driven Insights: Develop executive-ready dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decision-making and program maturity.

Your Impact

• A strategic systems thinker who can build scalable frameworks and influence cross-functional executives.
• You possess a passion for operational transformation and have a demonstrated ability to navigate complex challenges to achieve business results.
• You thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment and drives operational rigor without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
• You have an analytical mindset with experience leveraging metrics and automation to drive scalable outcomes.
• A trusted advisor who can communicate effectively at all levels, from technical engineering teams to executive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud security, compliance, strategic operations, or technical program management.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional programs or strategic projects in cloud/enterprise technology environments.
• Prior experience in cloud security and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CSA STAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous background with executive presence to translate vision into actionable strategy, effectively managing expectations and requirements across diverse stakeholders.
• Prior experience driving enterprise transformation and operational maturity.
• Professional security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, or a relevant cloud-security certification (e.g., AWS Security Specialty or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer) are highly preferred.
• Prior experience designing and scaling product compliance or cloud assurance programs across SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid environments, translating requirements into market expansion and roadmap priorities.
• Prior experience applying AI, automation, workflow optimization, or data analytics to reduce manual effort, improve audit readiness, and create executive-ready performance insights.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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

The starting salary range posted for this position is $154,900.00 to $225,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below

New York City Metro Area

$154,900.00 - $259,100.00

Non-Metro New York State & Washington State

$136,500.00 - $228,300.00

• For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
• Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.