Product Manager, Collaboration Endpoints

Cisco Systems, Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 133,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for Collaboration Endpoints. You will own the lifecycle from definition through end‑of‑life, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver compelling endpoint solutions to customers worldwide.

Join a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that emphasizes AI integration to enhance user experiences and business outcomes across global markets.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, marketing, and sales to deliver solutions that empower customers to run their businesses effectively.
• Synthesize market data and customer feedback to make critical trade-offs regarding cost, complexity, and customer value to ensure our products remain industry leading, incorporating AI where beneficial.

Skills

Product management

Hardware devices

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Meet the Team

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

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.

Your Impact

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. 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.

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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 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.

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