Product Manager - Speech AI & ML (ASR/TTS)

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for the Collaboration AI group, focusing on Speech AI (ASR, TTS) within Webex. You will lead cross-functional teams of ML experts and engineers to define, design and launch AI-powered features aligned with the product roadmap.

You will translate requirements into technical specs, manage the full lifecycle from concept to launch, and balance technical constraints with business goals while staying attuned to competitive and emerging AI trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML domain.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of strong analytical and quantitative skills, ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and evaluate outcomes.
• 3+ years of strong proficiency of Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

• Drive design, development and launch of features in our AI/ML product strategy and roadmap ensuring prioritization based on market trends, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to define, design, and deliver AI/ML powered solutions focusing on Speech AI and automatic speech recognition.
• Define and translate product requirements into detailed technical specifications and user stories, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the full product lifecycle - from conception, design, and development, through to launch and ongoing performance tracking.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies, contributing to strategic decisions.
• Manage and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely delivery of AI/ML features and applications.

Skills

Product management

AI/ML domain

Program/project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for the Collaboration AI group, focusing on Speech AI (ASR, TTS) within Webex. You will lead cross-functional teams of ML experts and engineers to define, design and launch AI-powered features aligned with the product roadmap.

You will translate requirements into technical specs, manage the full lifecycle from concept to launch, and balance technical constraints with business goals while staying attuned to competitive and emerging AI trends.