Director, Product Management
Core
Lead strategy for emerging technologies including quantum networking and cryptography, serving as the central resource for market analysis and venture capital trends to inform Cisco's investment and product roadmap.
Role type
Director, Product Management (Incubation/Strategy)
Builds
Enterprise-ready solutions for emerging technologies (Quantum, AI) within the Cisco ecosystem
Domain
Technology Incubation, Quantum Networking, Cryptography, Venture Capital
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic product development, early-stage product incubation, venture capital analysis, quantum technology expertise, leadership of infrastructure technology teams
Preferred skills
Startup/high-growth environment experience, AI and Quantum research community network, competitive analysis (PitchBook, CB Insights), Hyperscaler technologies experience
Technologies
PitchBook, CB Insights, Crunchbase
Responsibilities
Influence senior leadership to steer the incubation portfolio direction, drive early-stage conceptualization and product-market fit, evaluate startup ecosystems and VC trends, collaborate with research and engineering teams
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on incubation
