Director, Product Management

Cisco

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco, CASan Jose, CARedwood City, CASanta Clara, CA
Salary: $233,900–$330,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Nov 23, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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Director, Product Management The Director, Product Management joins Outshift, an incubation engine focused on transitioning groundbreaking technologies from research to enterprise-ready solutions. In this role, you will lead the strategy for emerging technologies, specifically quantum networking and cryptography, while steering the direction of the incubation portfolio. You will drive the early-stage conceptualization process by collaborating with research and engineering teams to define product-market fit. Key responsibilities include performing market analysis, evaluating startup ecosystems, and monitoring venture capital trends to inform product roadmaps. You must demonstrate deep familiarity with quantum technologies and markets. Required skills include experience in venture capital or financial market analysis and proficiency with tools like PitchBook, CB Insights, or Crunchbase. You will also navigate hyperscaler technologies to solve complex infrastructure problems in a high-agility environment.

Skills

Quantum Networking Hyperscaler Technologies Infrastructure Technology PitchBook CB Insights Crunchbase Market Analysis Venture Capital Product Roadmap Product Incubation

What you'll do

Lead the product strategy for emerging technologies including quantum networking and cryptography.
Serve as the central resource for market analysis and venture capital trends.
Inform Cisco’s investment decisions and long-term product roadmap.
Drive the early-stage conceptualization process for new technologies.
Collaborate with research and engineering teams to define product-market fit.
Influence senior leadership to steer the direction of the incubation portfolio.
Perform competitive analysis using tools like PitchBook, CB Insights, or Crunchbase.

What we're looking for

15 years of related experience supporting technical product development and delivery.
Demonstrated experience in early-stage product incubation or "zero to one" market entry.
Confirmed background in venture capital or financial market analysis.
Proven experience and deep familiarity with quantum technologies and markets.
4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience working directly with infrastructure technology teams.
Experience working in a startup or high-growth scale-up environment (preferred).
Strong network within the AI and Quantum research communities (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree.

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