Lead Product Management, Coherent Optics

Cisco

Lead and expand the coherent optical business at Cisco's Acacia. Drive customer initiatives and cross-functional efforts to enhance product and market strategies.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $168,800 - $241,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and expand the coherent optical business within Cisco’s Acacia business unit
Combine technical expertise, strategic vision, and customer engagement to accelerate Cisco’s leadership in coherent pluggables
Drive customer-facing initiatives to position Cisco’s coherent optics
Drive cross-functional efforts between engineering and sales to execute on design wins and key programs
Develop and manage a comprehensive sales funnel to track opportunities, forecast demand, and accelerate growth
Deliver presentations and training to customers, sales, and SAE teams
Partner with Cisco Sales, Product Management, and Marketing to align on strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market plans
Manage key ecosystem and technology alliances
Build strong relationships with customers to identify new opportunities and strengthen Cisco’s market presence
Gather market intelligence and competitive insights
Represent Cisco and Acacia at industry conferences and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in high-speed optics, silicon photonics and/or coherent optical products
Demonstrated experience in product, sales, marketing, or business development for hyperscale or service provider customers
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Strong cross-functional leadership with a track record of working effectively across engineering, sales, and operations teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
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
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date

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Hard Skills & Tools

high-speed opticssilicon photonicscoherent optical productssales funnel managementmarket intelligencecompetitive insightsproduct developmentbusiness developmentforecasting demandcustomer engagement

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillscross-functional leadershiprelationship buildingstrategic visioncustomer-facing initiativesteam collaborationtraining deliverymarket presence enhancement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in computer engineering