Job Title: Product Marketing Manager
Company: Cisco Systems
Industry: Technology Hardware & Equipment
Company Address: 131 Theory Drive
City, State, Zip: Irvine, CA 92612
   
  Job Description:
It's an exciting time to work at Cisco. Every day we connect people to the network and make it come to life. This position is in Cisco’s Consumer Business Group (CBG), formerly known as Linksys. CBG is the recognized global leader in Wireless and Ethernet networking products and solutions that target the consumer and small office/home office (SOHO) segments. The organization sells its Linksys by Cisco home networking and networked entertainment products and services through retail, online and consumer reseller partners We are seeking 2 Product Marketing Managers to work on our exciting emerging and existing technology groups based in either San Jose or Irvine, CA. CBG is growing and diversifying into new product areas that will change the way we work, live, play and learn The candidate must demonstrate an ability to work with cross-functional groups through the product definition and launch process. Excellent project and product management skills should be combined with a sound business judgment and technical knowledge in order to create successful product offerings. Responsibilities • Successfully guide products through the lifecycle from conception to launch to evaluation. • Work with a cross-functional team including Engineering, Product Management, and Sales and Marketing to drive projects to completion. • Assemble product requirements from multiple sources (e.g. research, usability, consumer feedback, competitive assessment) and communicating requirements to product development. • Evaluate financial performance across product lines and manages strategically against company’s business objectives • Define new product feature qualification criteria and help prioritize the product roadmap. • Manage vendor, supplier, and partner relationships including overseas manufacturers and global online music service partners
 
  Qualifications:
Required Experience/Skills • BA/BS Computer Science, Engineering or related technical undergrad degree • MBA Required Experience/Skills • Prior experience in a project or product management/strategy capacity • Strong understanding of Go-To-Market-Strategy • Proven track record of successfully guiding products through the lifecycle from conception to launch to evaluation • Knowledge of Finance and Accounting theories, principles and modeling • Prior experience working on technology projects • Prior experience with creating and developing product promotions, training, and collaterals for both domestic and international • Excellent written, oral, and negotiation skills required. • Knowledge of productivity software including MS PowerPoint, Visio, MS Word, and Excel required. • Understanding of the consumer market is a plus. • Strong organizational skills
 
  Job Location:
Either in San Jose or Irvine, CA
 
  How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to Claudia Delgado at cldelgad@cisco.com
 
  Functional Areas:
Marketing/Sales, Strategy
 

This position was last updated on: 06/10/2009

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