Product Manager - Transceiver Module Group

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The Transceiver Module Business Group manages pluggable Transceiver Modules for Data Center, Multi-layered Enterprise Campus, Access, Metro, Carrier Ethernet, and Storage networking applications across Cisco switching and routing platforms. Pluggable transceivers offer a flexible, reliable and cost-effective solution to deploy and upgrade network connectivity.

Cisco is looking for a dynamic, success driven and entrepreneurial product manager to play a key role in defining the future of Cisco's optical transceiver product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have spent 5+ years in product/technology marketing with demonstrable success creating thought leadership in a new market.

• Product & solution definition (both technical and business)
• Collaborate with peers from the Enterprise, Datacenter and Service Provider segments to help drive TMG roadmap and future development.
• Ownership for the complete product lifecycle from PRD to EoS and everything in between, including forecasting
• Articulate and promote product portfolio value proposition and roadmap to key audiences including product management teams across Cisco segments, field teams and customers
• Engage with global sales teams to facilitate product ramp and sales
• Manage cross-functional relationships for bringing new products to market - including working with engineering, manufacturing, finance and sales

Key Requirements

• Technical background including a general understanding of networking and Cisco products and services.
• Specific knowledge of or prior experience with relevant networking technologies, knowledge of transceivers, and an understanding of Cisco's switching and routing portfolio.

Desired Requirements

• Understanding of and experience in applying complete life-cycle product management, including launch, transition, or end-of-life using appropriate methodology
• Works independently and on teams to complete projects using judgment and experience.
• Strong strategic, analytic, and messaging skills as well as ability to effectively engage and influence customer and internal BU decision makers.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build relationships with peers and among Cisco sales and systems engineering staff, cross functional stakeholders, vendor partners and customers.
• Able to communicate complex technical and market issues clearly.
• Manages marketing and management of multiple product issues simultaneously.
• Proven track record of a strong work ethic
• Typically requires BSEE or equivalent plus 6-8 years related experience in marketing networking technologies and applications.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.