UCS Interoperability Product Manager
Cisco
UCS Compute Platforms
We are seeking a Product Manager to drive the growth and success of our innovative compute product portfolio. You will be part of the Cisco UCS Product Management team, a group of dedicated professionals who drive the development and success of Cisco’s compute solutions. The UCS team is at the forefront of innovation in the data center market, delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable compute solutions that power businesses worldwide. Our collaborative environment encourages creative problem-solving and continuous learning, ensuring we stay ahead in a competitive industry.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager to join our team and drive the development and execution of our compute portfolio.
What You’ll Do:
As an Interoperability Product Manager, you will:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping our Third-party OS, storage and software support strategies and AI initiatives and ensuring their successful execution
- Track OS and Storage vendor roadmaps align them to UCS software releases
- Triage interoperability issues reported by the customers and work with the relevant engineering teams to get them resolved
- Engage with key customers and partners to capture feedback, understand problems, and incorporate insights into the product development process.
- Participate in major industry events, partner events, conference, spokesperson/visionary to lead strategy and technology conversations at the highest levels in the industry, with customers (C-Suite) as well as Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team
- Work closely with and influence Product Management, Sales, Operations, Partners, Product Marketing, Customer support, and Engineering teams
Who You Are
You are a strategic problem solver with a passion for technology and customer success. You possess a deep understanding of data center technologies and have a consistent track record of driving product development and market success. You thrive in dynamic environments and excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Your outstanding communication skills and analytical approach allow you to effectively prioritize business and product requirements, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of related experience in the IT industry setting and delivering against technical and business strategy at an advanced/strategist level
- Solid understanding of Data center technologies, hardware, software, ISV, and services integration.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate sophisticated technical concepts to a variety of audiences both internal and external.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support product launches, sales engagements, and industry events.
- Experience working with sales and partner organizations to drive business growth.
- Flexible enough to handle a diverse set of activities daily and adaptable to constantly evolving priorities
- Skilled at facilitating workshops, handling messaging and inspiring change
- Familiarity with Cisco's compute products and solutions is a plus.
Why Cisco:
#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you! Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world.
We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.
So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots?That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!
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When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
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.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
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