Cisco

Principal Product Manager, AI - Hybrid

Cisco • $194K — $285K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in product management, particularly in AI-related domains such as Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing.
  • Proven history of launching successful products in enterprise environments from concept to deployment.
  • Strong technical background with experience in APIs, integrations, and data architectures.
  • Excellent analytical skills for synthesizing feedback into actionable product requirements.
  • In-depth knowledge of privacy, security, and compliance in SaaS and enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine the vision and roadmap for enterprise AI solutions, aligning with stakeholder goals.
  • Lead requirements gathering and create Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) from user insights.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and other teams to ensure product delivery meets compliance standards.
  • Advocate for user-centric automation features that integrate with enterprise tools like Webex and Outlook.
  • Facilitate user focus groups to gather feedback and iterate on product prototypes accordingly.
  • Define metrics for product success through pilots and user testing; analyze data to inform improvements.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from San Jose, CA or North Carolina.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI solutions that impact a global workforce.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on user-centric design, ensuring solutions meet real-world needs.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 10/14/2026
This position is based in San Jose, CA or North Carolina and operates under a hybrid work model.

Your Impact

As a Principal AI Product Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the roadmap for Cisco's agentic platform and experiences. You will own the product lifecycle end-to-end, translating complex technical capabilities into actionable roadmaps. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, high-impact AI solutions that empower our global workforce.

Key Responsibilities
  • Product Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and refine the vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise AI solutions, aligning with stakeholder needs and Cisco's business goals.
  • Requirements Gathering & PRD Ownership: Lead the requirements gathering process; synthesize user problems and solution ideas from focus groups and other sources into clear, actionable Product Requirement Documents (PRDs).
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with engineering, design, security, legal, and business teams to ensure successful product delivery and compliance with privacy/security standards.
  • User-Centric Design: Advocate for automation features that address high-impact workflows and integrate with complex enterprise tools (e.g., Webex, Outlook, SharePoint, Jira).
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate user focus groups, synthesize feedback, and iterate on prototypes to ensure solutions meet real-world needs.
  • Metrics & Success Evaluation: Define indicators for pilots and user testing; analyze data to advise product improvements and drive adoption.


Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years in product management, with specific domain experience in AI (e.g., Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, or Reinforcement Learning).
  • Proven track record of launching successful products from concept to pilot to deployment in enterprise environments.
  • Experience working with technical teams and understanding APIs, integrations, and enterprise data architectures.
  • Strong analytical skills; comfortable synthesizing complex feedback and translating it into clear product requirements.
  • Strong familiarity with privacy, security, and compliance requirements in SaaS/enterprise environments.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in generative AI or large-scale automation platforms.
  • Experience facilitating workshops, focus groups, and user testing.
  • Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams in a hybrid office environment (San Jose, RTP, or Seattle).
  • Experience in building privacy-forward and trustworthy experiences
  • Strategic vision with a hands-on approach to execution and metric-driven product management.

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