Product Marketing Manager

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to drive the commercialization of our cloud solutions. As the industry shifts to Software Defined Networks (SDN), our solutions must be built to leverage the latest in Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technology to automate and orchestrate the delivery of services to end customers. You will join a team that is defining these solutions and delivering them to market.

* Own the commercialization roadmap and implementation for vMS * Pricing, Licensing * Operational capabilities with regards to billing, metering, utility functions * Discounts, VLAs * Builds interlock with software office, development orgs, field, finance, OPS, supply chain to drive accelerated implementation of commercialization * Source of truth for pricing practices of solution and competitive commercial practices * Presents offer to customers, field and other constituents * Delivers primary research and analysis to support efforts; builds network to leverage existing work * Drives, assists and informs TCO efforts to expedite sales and marketing efforts.

**Minimum Qualifications** * Deep understanding of software licensing, pricing and packaging strategies * 3-5 years industry experience with networking/high-technology and software licensing * Appropriate business experience or schooling * Likes to work hard and solve problems. * Self starter **Desired Skills** * Deep understanding of process that enables results. * Focused on results, not effort. * Desire to learn, grow and challenge self to enhance your skills. * Collaborative, good personality, likes to work with a team, even remotely. * Enjoys problem solving. * Knows how to work in ambiguity.