Director, Product Marketing, Cisco Routing and IIoT

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  • Location:
    Offsite, San Jose, California, US
  • Alternate Location
    All cities in US
  • Area of Interest
    Marketing and Communications
  • Compensation Range
    223100 USD - 314200 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Network (incl: IIoT, SD-WAN, & ThousandEyes), Networking
  • Job Id
    1431786

The application window is expected to close on: 3/6/25.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.  

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 and Industrial IoT 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 and Industrial IoT 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%) 


Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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%; and once 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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