Product Manager - Cisco Wireless (Hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 11/26/2026This role required to be onsite in a hybrid model in our San Jose or San Francisco office. Meet the TeamThe Cisco Wireless Core RF & Networking PM team is responsible for driving the software strategy for technologies that makes the wireless network work. The charter ranges from RF technologies and networking to IoT solutions and location applications as well. The team works cross functionally across routing, switching and security teams to deliver solutions to customers ranging from small to large deployments.Your ImpactAs a Product Manager for Cisco Wireless, you will lead the strategy, development, and delivery of innovative wireless networking solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and ensure successful product launches globally. The PM will focus on core RF technologies and associated features.Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for Cisco Wireless solutions aligned with market trends and customer requirements.Lead product lifecycle management from concept through launch and post-launch support.Collaborate with engineering teams to translate customer needs into detailed product requirements and specifications.Work closely with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market plans, competitive positioning, and enablement materials.Analyze market data, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks.Drive cross-functional alignment and communication to ensure timely delivery of product milestones.Manage relationships with key customers and partners to gather insights and validate product direction.Monitor product performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Minimum QualificationsBachelors + 8 years, or Masters + 6 years, or PhD + 3 years of related experience in Product Management.Experience in Wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, UWB)Experience with network and change management for deploymentsExperience defining a product roadmap and requirementsExperience managing large-scale, cross-functional engineering projects.Preferred QualificationsCWNA/CWDP/CWSP/CWNEBonus points for deployment and design experience.Familiarity with software development lifecycleWhy Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $171,600.00 to $245,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employeesExempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the nextAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family membersOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteerFor non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; andOnce performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:New York City Metro Area:$171,600.00 - $281,800.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:$151,300.00 - $250,900.00* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.Job SummaryJob number: 2027580Profession: Product and Engineering