Strategic Product Lead: Mobility, IoT & Edge AI

Cisco; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a seasoned Product Lifecycle Manager to own end-to-end lifecycles for mobility, IoT, and emerging technologies, driving strategic roadmaps and software releases for a Tier-1 U.S. service provider.

You will translate complex customer requirements into actionable specs, guide cross-functional teams, and shape networks from 5G toward 5G-Advanced and 6G-ready architectures, while building data-backed business cases.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management, lifecycle, or related tech domains.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Business, or related field.
• Experience with mobility tech standards: 3GPP, LTE/4G, 5G, 5G-Advanced, and evolving 6G concepts.
• Experience with service provider networks, mobility solutions, or large telecom infrastructure.
• Executive-level communication with senior leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product lifecycles for mobility, IoT, and emerging architectures.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable specs and execution plans.
• Drive evolution from 5G to 5G-Advanced and 6G-ready architectures.
• Identify growth opportunities in Edge AI and mobility infrastructure.
• Engage senior executives to align cross-functional Cisco teams and deliver outcomes.
• Build data-backed business cases connecting Cisco technology to customer value.

Skills

Product management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mobility IoT experience

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IoT Control Center

CMP platforms

5G technology stacks

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a seasoned Product Lifecycle Manager to own end-to-end lifecycles for mobility, IoT, and emerging technologies, driving strategic roadmaps and software releases for a Tier-1 U.S. service provider.

You will translate complex customer requirements into actionable specs, guide cross-functional teams, and shape networks from 5G toward 5G-Advanced and 6G-ready architectures, while building data-backed business cases.