Director, Product Management – AI Defense

Cisco

Strategic product leader at Cisco focusing on next-generation AI Security capabilities and driving execution. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative AI security products.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,100 - $325,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI Security product strategy and execution, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and customer-centric innovation. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across diverse teams in the enterprise software landscape.

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AI Product ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipEnterprise Software DevelopmentExecutive CommunicationCustomer-Centric Innovation

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyAI GovernanceAI Application SecurityCloud Platform DevelopmentCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareProduct Roadmap DevelopmentLifecycle ManagementMarket AnalysisCompetitive Intelligence

Soft Skills

People LeadershipMentoringInfluencingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

AI SecurityEnterprise PlatformsNetworkingObservabilityCustomer ExperienceGTMStrategic PartnershipsProduct Management PracticesHyperscalersDeveloper Ecosystems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for a major AI Security product area from concept through production, adoption, and lifecycle management.
Define and establish a long-term, multi-year product vision and strategy aligned with Cisco’s AI Security vision and evolving enterprise customer needs.
Drive product investments across AI governance, AI application security, runtime protection, AI supply chain security, agent security, and AI validation.
Partner closely with Engineering, Design, Threat Research, GTM, Customer Experience, Sales, Marketing, and Business Development to deliver market-leading products.
Translate customer requirements, competitive intelligence, and emerging AI threats into clear product direction and execution priorities.
Drive strategic partnerships across the AI ecosystem, including hyperscalers, AI platforms, developer ecosystems, and enterprise software providers.
Lead cross-functional planning, investment tradeoffs, and roadmap prioritization across multiple releases.
Develop deep relationships with customers, design partners, analysts, and strategic partners to influence product direction.
Build compelling product narratives and represent Cisco at executive customer meetings, industry events, analyst briefings, and conferences.
Mentor and develop senior product managers while helping establish world-class product management practices across the organization.
Drive customer-centric innovation across the AI Security portfolio.
Influence cross-business unit strategy and build alignment across Cisco’s Security, AI, Networking, and Observability organizations.
Develop durable competitive differentiation through platform thinking, ecosystem partnerships, and enterprise workflows.
Build high-performing teams that implement with urgency while maintaining exceptional product quality.
Play an instrumental role in establishing Cisco as the trusted security platform for enterprise AI.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of industry experience
strong product management background in the AI products space
demonstrable experience in people leadership experience managing senior product managers or technical product leaders
experience defining and delivering enterprise software or cloud platform products from strategy through general availability (GA)
experience building AI, cybersecurity, cloud, identity, networking, observability, or similar enterprise platform products
demonstrated success leading cross-functional organizations across Engineering, UX, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and executive stakeholders
strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational alignment

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 and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer