Sr. Director Product Management (Wireless Hardware) at Cisco · Halifax

Sr. Director Product Management (Wireless Hardware) Location: San Francisco, California, US The application window is expected to close on: 06/16/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Join Cisco's Enterprise Wireless team as a Sr Director of Product Management and lead the evolution of the Access Point and Controller portfolio for enterprise networks. Lead a high-performing team of product managers while partnering with sales, engineering, design, and marketing to solve complex challenges for the world's most demanding enterprises. Your Impact As a strategic leader and visionary, you will create transformational impact by: Championing Customer Experience- Elevate wireless experiences through relentless focus on usability, efficiency, and delightful user experiences that transform how administrators interact with complex systems.Deeply understand technical requirements and translate them into compelling product experiences that solve real operational challenges. Leading and Scaling Teams- Build, mentor, and inspire a team of Product Managers to achieve excellence. Set strategic direction,establishclear priorities, and create an environment where your team thrives, grows, and delivers breakthrough results. Driving Platform Strategy- Own the product vision and roadmap for our wireless hardware portfolio, ensuring alignment with businessobjectivesand market demands whileanticipatingfuture customer needs. Balance data-driven insights with speed and pragmatism. Think critically, move decisively, and drive innovation through rapid iteration and continuous learning. Orchestrating Cross-Functional Success- Lead through influence across engineering, design, sales, marketing, and support teams to tackle complex technical challenges and deliver measurable business outcomes. Managing End-to-End Lifecycle-GuideAP and Controller hardware products from concept through launch and optimization, driving adoption, retention, and long-term value creation. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor'swith 12+ years orMaster'swith 8+ years of relevant experience Proventrack recordlaunching and scaling Access Point platforms withdemonstratedadoption and growth in enterprise networking markets 7+ years in product management or equivalent roles inwifihardware and/or connected hardware technology 5+ years successfully leading and developing high-performance Product Management teams Deep understanding of enterprise IT operations includingwifinetworking, security,hardware programs, and application delivery across the full gamut of customers deployments including giant campuses tosmall distributedenvironments Preferred Qualifications Deep passion for user-centered design withdemonstratedsuccess building exceptional hardware for technical audiences Comprehensive understanding of howwifiworks, hardware design and build cycles,compliance,  networkingprotocols, and enterprise infrastructure complexity Strong collaborationtrack recordwith engineering teams bringing innovative products from concept to market Technicalexpertisein RF physics, Access Point design, FCCwifirequirements, thermal planning, ...................... Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, overcome technical obstacles, and deliver results under pressure Strategic mindset combined with operational excellence and bias for action Relevant enterprise networking experience valued equally with formal education Why 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 $280,100.00 to $384,800.00 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 employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-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 employees Exempt 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 next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For 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%; 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 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: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * 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. Additional Locations: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada