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About the Role

Outshift is Cisco’s incubation engine, dedicated to exploring ambitious, innovative ideas and experimenting with technologies that shape the future. As the Director of Product Management, you will lead the strategy for emerging technologies including quantum networking and cryptography. You will serve as the central resource for market analysis, evaluating startup ecosystems and venture capital trends to inform Cisco’s investment and product roadmap. You will drive the early-stage conceptualization process, collaborating with research and engineering to define product-market fit.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy for emerging technologies including quantum networking and cryptography.
Serve as the central resource for market analysis, evaluating startup ecosystems and venture capital trends.
Drive the early-stage conceptualization process, collaborating with research and engineering to define product-market fit.
Influence senior leadership and help steer the direction of our incubation portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree + 15 years of related experience supporting technical product development and delivery.
Demonstrated experience in early-stage product incubation or "zero to one" market entry.
Confirmed background in venture capital or financial market analysis.
Proven experience and deep familiarity with quantum technologies and markets.
4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience working directly with infrastructure technology teams.
Experience working in a startup or high-growth scale-up environment.
Strong network within the AI and Quantum research communities.
Ability to perform competitive analysis using tools like PitchBook, CB Insights, or Crunchbase.
Experience with Hyperscaler technologies.
The ability to thrive in highly ambiguous, constantly evolving environments.

Skills

Quantum networking
Quantum cryptography
Market analysis
Startup ecosystem evaluation
Venture capital trends
Product-market fit definition
AI
Quantum technologies
Competitive analysis
Hyperscaler technologies

Location

U.S.
Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
15+ years related experience
4+ years leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$230,100.00 - $325,300.00 (U.S. and/or Canada)
$230,100.00 - $374,100.00 (New York City Metro Area)
$216,500.00 - $337,000.00 (Non-Metro New York state & Washington state)

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
Performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)

About the Company

Cisco is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond.
Cisco has been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.
Cisco's solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Cisco experiments and creates meaningful solutions fueled by the depth and breadth of its technology.
Cisco has a worldwide network of doers and experts, offering limitless opportunities to grow and build.
Cisco works as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.
Cisco's power starts with its employees.