Remote 5G/6G Mobility & IoT Product Leader

Cisco Systems; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 179,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a strategic Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) to lead mobility, IoT, and emerging technology lifecycles for Tier-1 U.S. service providers.

You will drive roadmap strategy, oversee software releases, and partner with cross-functional teams to align Cisco’s capabilities with the customer’s long-term goals. You will translate complex customer requirements into actionable specs and business cases, while advancing network evolution toward 5G-Advanced and 6G-ready architectures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management or related technology domains.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience with mobility technologies and standards (3GPP, LTE/4G, 5G, 5G-Advanced, 6G concepts).
• Experience working with service provider networks, mobility solutions, or large-scale telecom infrastructure.
• Executive-level communication skills (presenting to senior leadership and stakeholders).
• Navigate matrixed organizations to influence teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product lifecycles for mobility, IoT, and emerging architectures, including roadmaps and releases.
• Identify growth opportunities beyond core contracts in Edge AI, AI inferencing, and mobility infrastructure.
• Engage senior customer executives and internal leadership to shape roadmaps and align cross-functional teams.

Skills

Product management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mobility technologies

5G/6G knowledge

Solution architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or Business

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a strategic Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) to lead mobility, IoT, and emerging technology lifecycles for Tier-1 U.S. service providers.

You will drive roadmap strategy, oversee software releases, and partner with cross-functional teams to align Cisco’s capabilities with the customer’s long-term goals. You will translate complex customer requirements into actionable specs and business cases, while advancing network evolution toward 5G-Advanced and 6G-ready architectures.