Product Manager, Collaboration Endpoints

Cisco; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 133,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a Product Manager for Collaboration Endpoints to own the product lifecycle from definition through end-of-life, coordinating with design, engineering, marketing, and sales to deliver end-user solutions.

You will analyze market data, balance cost, complexity, and customer value, and drive the roadmap while integrating AI to boost productivity for global customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of related experience, or Master's degree plus 4 years of related experience, or PhD plus 1 year of related experience.
• 5+ years of Product Management experience.
• Experience managing hardware or other device technology products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage activities for the Collaboration Endpoints product line from definition to end-of-life.
• Serve as the central resource, collaborating with design, engineering, marketing, and sales to deliver solutions that empower customers.
• Incorporate AI into daily operations to optimize productivity and solve complex business challenges.

Skills

Product management

Hardware products

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 11/30/2026

Meet the Team

Our Collaboration Endpoints team is at the heart of Cisco's vision, designing and managing the hardware and software that powers the modern workplace. You will collaborate with an international team of Collaboration Product Managers, Go-To-Market team, TMEs, engineers, Cisco sales teams, Cisco partners, and Cisco customers to bridge the gap between complex calling infrastructure and user-friendly devices. Our vibe is fast-paced and highly collaborative, thriving on the challenge of integrating AI into the end-user experience. Joining this team is an exciting opportunity to influence how the world connects, ensuring our solutions empower businesses to run effectively across the globe.

As a Product Manager for our Collaboration Endpoints team, you will design, develop, and manage activities for our Endpoints product line throughout the entire product lifecycle—from definition and planning through production, release, and end-of-life. You will serve as the central resource, collaborating with design, engineering, marketing, and sales to deliver solutions that empower our customers to run their businesses effectively.

Your Impact

As a Product Manager for Collaboration Endpoints, you will lead the full product lifecycle from definition and planning through to end-of-life to drive our strategic roadmap. You will synthesize market data and customer feedback to make critical trade-offs regarding cost, complexity, and customer value to ensure our products remain industry leading. By collaborating across engineering, marketing, and sales, you will develop messaging and demonstrations that showcase our technological vision to stakeholders. You will also incorporate AI into daily operations to optimize productivity and solve complex business challenges. Your success in this role directly impacts how customers interact with our technology, ensuring our solutions address their evolving business requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 7 years of related experience, or Master's degree + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience
• 5+ years of Product Management experience
• Experience managing hardware or other device technology products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with device-based Calling Infrastructure or similar.
• Proven ability to communicate complex, technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in a cross-functional environment managing products from concept to EOL.
• A passion for leveraging AI to solve complex user problems in unexpected ways.
• High level of empathy for the end-user and a drive to solve their daily business challenges.

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 $132,800.00 to $185,100.00 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