Head of Product & Project Management

The application window is expected to close on: 08/21/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.This is a hybrid position in San Jose, California, United States with approximately 2-3 days in office.Your ImpactAs a Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the successful introduction of new products to market. You will lead cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring critical milestones are achieved, risks are proactively mitigated, and rigorous quality standards are upheld. End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for New Product Introductions (NPI), from initial concept through to launch and post-launch support.Facilitate seamless collaboration between Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales teams.Strategic Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in close partnership with senior leadership and key stakeholders.Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and resolve project risks and issues to ensure timely and successful delivery.Performance Tracking: Monitor project performance, manage budget allocations, and provide consistent status updates to stakeholders.Drive process enhancements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our product lifecycle management frameworks.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on product development or product lifecycle management.Consistent track record leading complex, cross-functional projects within a fast-paced environment.Comprehensive understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) methodologies and tools.Outstanding communication, negotiation, and customer management skills.Preferred QualificationsPMP or equivalent project management certification.Validated experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.Prior experience within the technology or networking industry.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.Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $124,800.00 to $157,900.00 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. 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.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. 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.111,000.00 - $161,600.00* 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.Full time