Director, Product Management

Cisco

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Francisco, CASan Jose, CARedwood City, CASanta Clara, CA
Salary
$233,900–$330,400 / yr
Posted
32 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 18, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $282k
$160k most similar roles pay here $349k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $178,375–$260,550 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $282k versus about $219k for comparable roles.

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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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As the Director, Product Management, you will join Meet Outshift, an incubation engine focused on moving emerging technologies from research to enterprise-ready solutions. You will lead the strategy for quantum networking and cryptography while serving as a central resource for market analysis, evaluating startup ecosystems, and tracking venture capital trends to inform product roadmaps. Your daily work involves driving early-stage conceptualization by collaborating with research and engineering teams to define product-market fit. To succeed, you must possess deep familiarity with quantum technologies and markets, along with experience in "zero to one" market entry. You will utilize tools like PitchBook, CB Insights, or Crunchbase for competitive analysis while navigating the complexities of infrastructure technology. This role addresses the challenge of transitioning high-innovation technologies into viable products within a fast-paced, high-agility environment focused on long-term innovation horizons.

Skills

Quantum AI Quantum Networking Cryptography Infrastructure Hyperscaler Technologies PitchBook CB Insights Crunchbase Market Analysis Venture Capital

What you'll do

  • Lead product strategy for emerging technologies including quantum networking and cryptography.
  • Conduct market analysis on startup ecosystems and venture capital trends to inform investment decisions.
  • Develop the long-term product roadmap based on identified market opportunities and technological advancements.
  • Drive early-stage conceptualization of products to establish clear product-market fit.
  • Collaborate with research and engineering teams to transition technologies from research to enterprise-ready solutions.
  • Influence senior leadership to steer the direction of the innovation portfolio.
  • Perform competitive analysis using tools like PitchBook, CB Insights, or Crunchbase.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 15 years of experience supporting technical product development and delivery.
  • Experience in early-stage product incubation or "zero to one" market entry.
  • Background in venture capital or financial market analysis.
  • Deep familiarity with quantum technologies and markets.
  • 4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience with infrastructure technology teams.
  • Ability to perform competitive analysis using tools like PitchBook, CB Insights, or Crunchbase.
  • Experience with Hyperscaler technologies.

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