Technical Product Manager

Cisco; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco IQ Platform is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to drive value consumption and elevate customer experiences across Security and Enterprise Networking. You will lead the development and launch of modular platform components and work across business groups to ensure architectural integrity and customer-focused outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in technical product management, a track record of enterprise-scale platforms, and a strong technical background in security,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Technical Product Management experience.
• Proven track record of building and launching platforms at enterprise scale.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or related technical field.
• Technical background in security, enterprise networking, AI, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and launch of Cisco IQ Platform components, including core platform tools, AI models, and autonomous agents.
• Drive initiatives from conception to launch, balancing needs of internal developers and external enterprise customers to deliver foundational solutions.
• Partner with product teams across different Business Groups to ensure the Cisco IQ Platform serves their needs while maintaining architectural integrity.

Skills

Technical Product Management

Cross‑functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/AI

Tools

APIs

GenAI RAG flows

MCP architectures

ML concepts

Job description

The Cisco IQ Product Platform group builds the next-generation foundation that enables Cisco’s customers to maximize the value of their portfolio. By focusing on scalable, modular service delivery, we act as the connective tissue across the Cisco ecosystem. We build the platform that ensures our customers' ultimate success.

Your Impact

Cisco is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Product Manager to join our Cisco IQ Platform team. In this role, you will drive value consumption and elevate customer experiences directly within a product portfolio that spans Security and Enterprise Networking. This role demands a leader who is adept at productizing complex, modular solutions at enterprise scale, and who thrives when navigating both cross-functional and cross-portfolio challenges with a relentless, customer-centric approach.

• Lead the technical development and launch of sophisticated Cisco IQ Platform components—including core platform tools, AI models, and autonomous agents.
• Drive initiatives from conception to launch, balancing the needs of internal developers and external enterprise customers to deliver foundational solutions that make Cisco’s products stickier and more valuable.
• Partner strategically with product teams across different Business Groups to ensure the Cisco IQ Platform serves their needs while maintaining architectural integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of Technical Product Management experience.
• Proven track record of building and launching platforms at enterprise scale.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related technical field.
• Technical background in security, enterprise networking, AI, or a related field, coupled with a passion for delivering impactful customer solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of APIs (versioning, API contracts etc)
• Working knowledge of GenAI RAG flows as well as MCP (Model Context Protocol) architectures.
• Good understanding of the ML (Machine Learning) algorithms
• Strategic mentality capable of unlocking new capabilities for customers.
• Strong ability to work across functional teams and manage products that cater to diverse customer bases.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally and collaborating with various technical teams.