drive the vision and execution for a global business unit
operate at the nexus of engineering, sales, and marketing
define and deliver simple, secure, and scalable networking solutions
shape the long-term trajectory of the SMB portfolio
ensure it remains a cornerstone of Cisco’s growth strategy
maintain full lifecycle accountability for the SMB networking portfolio
own the strategic business outcomes and financial performance of the unit
partner with senior engineering leadership to prioritize development cycles
influence internal stakeholders and executive leadership to secure support and resources for key initiatives
act as the primary spokesperson for the SMB business
engage with industry analysts, customers, and partners to articulate Cisco’s market-leading value proposition

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in product management within the technology sector
6+ years of extensive experience navigating and scaling channel-driven business models in a global context
5+ years of experience in the SMB market
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience
prior experience in a sales or business development leadership role
direct experience managing a P&L for a business unit exceeding $100M+ in annual revenue
advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) or equivalent executive industry experience
technical fluency in networking architectures, specifically ethernet switching, wireless, routing, and cloud-based management ecosystems
proven capacity to inspire and lead large, diverse teams

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Director, Small Business Product Management

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