What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Product Marketing, Cisco Routing position at Cisco Systems, Inc.?
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At Cisco, we power the future of digital experiences with secure, AI-driven connectivity. From agile networks that enable hybrid work to intelligent workplaces that advance sustainability and well-being, we help businesses stay resilient. Our industry-leading networking platforms and AI-powered portfolio-spanning LAN, WAN, security, and IoT-are transforming how CIOs build, secure, and optimize the connected world.
To drive this transformation and deepen customer connections, we're seeking a Director of Product Marketing to lead our market-leading Routing portfolio.
As a senior leader on the Cisco Product Marketing team, you'll shape marketing strategy, define impactful programs, and drive execution across the Routing and Industrial IoT product line. You'll lead and develop a high-performing team, driving Cisco's continued leadership in the industry.
Your Impact
- Develop expertise across Cisco's Routing portfolio, from hardware and security integrations to AI-native assurance, enabling customers to build scalable, resilient networks
- Collaborate closely with SD-WAN, Security, and other Cisco Product and Marketing teams to craft a unified messaging strategy for Cisco Networking
- Lead competitive positioning and messaging initiatives to reinforce and extend Cisco's market leadership
- Guide strategic planning and execution to fuel growth and drive impact across the Sales, Marketing, and Channel organizations
- Serve as a trusted authority on the Switching portfolio, customers, and business-driving impact through writing, speaking, and thought leadership-while guiding go-to-market and demand generation initiatives
- Represent Cisco at customer engagements, events, within the analyst community, and with media, positioning the company as a leader in the industry
- Build and develop a diverse, high-performing product marketing team, driving collaboration and excellence
- Mentor and coach fellow product marketers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth
Minimum Qualifications
- You have 10 years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT, across Product Marketing, Product Management, Technical Marketing, or Sales Engineering
- You have 5 years of management experience, leading technical, marketing, or sales engineering teams with a proven track record in execution and team development
- You have experience articulating the value of advanced infrastructure and technologies like AI and ML to solve customer and business challenges
- You excel at conveying technical concepts and their business value to diverse audiences
- You hold a Bachelor's Degree (technical preferred), with a Master's or MBA being a plus
- Experience in IT, networking, Enterprise SaaS, or mobility
- You are open to travel as needed (up to 25%)
