Business Product Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This position is based in San Jose and follows a hybrid work model. MEET THE TEAM Welcome to the Campus Networking Business Unit (CNBU), where we build the secure, intelligent network foundation for the world’s largest enterprises. Our switching, wireless, and network-management solutions connect people, devices, applications, and physical spaces across universities, hospitals, factories, branches, and global corporate campuses. We are a team of product leaders, engineers, strategists, and go-to-market experts who combine deep technical curiosity with a solid understanding of customers and markets. We work across Cisco to anticipate how enterprise networking is changing, translate those shifts into strategic choices, and turn strategy into measurable business results.

In this role, you will help shape the product and go-to-market strategy for Cisco’s campus networking portfolio. You will connect external market signals with internal business performance, develop insights that influence senior leaders, and help the organization focus its investments on the opportunities that matter most. Analyze market dynamics, competitive trends, and customer needs to shape product and go-to-market strategies for the portfolio. Synthesize internal telemetry, win/loss data, and field feedback to identify growth opportunities and performance drivers. Conduct deep-dive business reviews and define KPIs to track progress across products, segments, and geographies. Drive strategic initiatives that are critical growth drivers for the campus networking business—from framing the opportunity and developing the business case through cross-functional planning, execution, and measurement of results. Partner with Product, Sales, and Finance to translate data-driven insights into actionable product priorities and investment plans. Leverage AI-driven tools to accelerate analysis and deliver executive-level narratives that guide strategic decision-making.

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business field (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or analytics within enterprise technology or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience 3+ years of experience in networking, cloud, SaaS, or cybersecurity sectors. Ability to conduct market, competitive, and financial analysis to drive product and go-to-market recommendations. Expertise in defining KPIs, building dashboards, and establishing management operating rhythms to track business performance. Executive-level storytelling skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Experience in generative AI and automation tools to accelerate and enhance strategic research and analysis.

MBA or master’s degree in a technical, business, or quantitative field. Knowledge of enterprise campus networking, including switching, wireless, network management, security, observability, or AI-enabled network operations. Experience developing segmentation, market-sizing, competitive, pricing, portfolio, or route-to-market strategies. 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