The application window is expected to close on: 12/06/2026 This role is Hybrid and will be 2 days in our Milpitas, CA office
Meet the Team
The Nexus Dashboard PM team works on strategizing the Management and Operations aspects of Data Center Networking products. Nexus Dashboard is the core management layer for Nexus switches and many more. Our team is currently pioneering Agentic Operations (AgenticOps), leveraging intelligent, automated, multi-agent operations to streamline everything from routine data center tasks to advanced AI workloads.
We are a collaborative team of 5-6 Product Managers dedicated to defining the future of Data Center Networking. The Nexus Dashboard PM team is the strategic engine behind the management and operations of Cisco’s data center portfolio.
Your Impact
You will define the roadmap and strategy for Nexus Dashboard just managing switches; we are building the core management layer for the entire ecosystem. Our team is currently pioneering Agentic Operations (AgenticOps), leveraging intelligent, automated, multi-agent operations to streamline everything from routine data center tasks to advanced AI workloads.
Shapes product portfolio strategy, spanning 12-18 months, with clear outcomes and milestones along the way
Reviews, prioritizes, and aligns market needs and business/portfolio strategy to develop multi-quarter product portfolio roadmaps
Drives technical and prioritization trade-offs balancing incoming vs. tech debt vs. feature velocity
Has end-end ownership from definition to launch and have accountability
Work with cross-functional teams or Business Units to execute
Provides input into strategy for competitive analysis and market validation activities
Serves as product spokesperson within internal teams and external customer teams, councils or coaching forums
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience
Experience in Networking domain, a bonus if it’s Data center networking
Experience working with Network Management products, or similar
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with cross-functional teams - including Engineering and Marketing
Ability to align the deliverables based on a fast-paced, ever-changing landscape
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 $171,600.00 to $245,000.00 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…