Cisco

Staff Product Operations Manager, Product Lifecycle

Cisco$135K — $198K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 8+ years in SaaS product management, development, or program management.
  • Extensive knowledge of product development methodologies and Go-to-Market operations.
  • Proven ability to manage product lifecycles and cross-functional projects.
  • Proficiency with project management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for the Cisco Product Development Methodology (CPDM).
  • Guide cross-functional teams through the entire product journey from business case to sunset.
  • Drive process improvements to reduce friction and increase compliance in the product organization.
  • Develop training programs for teams on product processes and metrics.
  • Define key metrics for tracking development progress and market execution.
  • Implement AI-powered tools to enhance visibility and efficiency.
  • Foster a data-driven decision-making culture across teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies.
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture.
  • Participation in high-impact projects with direct influence on product quality.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/03/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact

As a Staff Product Operations Manager, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the Cisco Product Development Methodology (CPDM) to streamline product launches. You will guide cross-functional teams through the entire product journey, from business case to sunset, ensuring alignment on investment, resource allocation, and strategy. You will drive process improvements and develop training programs to reduce friction and increase compliance across the product organization. By defining key metrics and implementing AI-powered tools, you will provide visibility into development progress and optimize go-to-market execution. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality products at scale while fostering a culture of high-impact, data-driven decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in SaaS product management, product development, program management, or new product introduction.
  • Extensive experience with product development methodologies, Go-to-Market operations, and enablement.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale product lifecycles and cross-functional project coordination.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Product Manager Certification from Association of International Product Marketing and Management Certified Product Manager or equivalent.
  • Go-to-Market, Product Marketing, Product-Led Growth, Sales Enablement, Pricing, Cross Functional Collaboration and Enablement Stakeholder Management certifications from Product Marketing Alliance Certification or equivalent.
  • Product Operations certification from Product-Led Alliance or equivalent
  • Previous experience in Product Management, Product Marketing and/or Sales.

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Founded
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