Director, Product, Network & Application Synthetics

The name ThousandEyes was born from two big ideas: the power to see things not ordinarily possible and the ability to collect insights from a multitude of vantage points. As the world continues its digital transformation and relies more on cloud services and the Internet, the “network,” which is now both public and private, has become a black box our customers cannot see or understand. 

Our Internet and cloud intelligence platform delivers the only collectively powered real-time view of the Internet and private networks, cloud, and SaaS platforms, helping enterprises and service providers identify problems before they impact revenue, damage brand reputation, or halt employee productivity. 

In August 2020, Cisco Systems completed the acquisition of ThousandEyes, which now forms the ThousandEyes Business Unit within the Cisco Networking Business Group and is the Network Assurance solution for Cisco across the Cisco Networking Cloud and Cisco Security Cloud. ThousandEyes is also a foundational component of Cisco’s growing Full-Stack Observability (“FSO”) business. 

About The Team

Digital experiences rely on a vast ecosystem of internal infrastructure, ISPs, cloud providers, SaaS applications and many other external services that are critically dependent on the Internet. Our customers are reliant on an exponentially increasing set of tools to improve their digital posture and solve problems in real time. But with so many tools, the problem solving process is confusing and inconsistent. While the business is losing money and productivity with system downtime, teams are spending critical man hours solving a problem while looking across a huge set of tools.

At Cisco ThousandEyes, we have a unique advantage. By tapping into the broad Cisco ecosystem and the totality of networking data at our fingertips, we can provide our customers the appropriate context to solve their problems and drastically reduce their mean time to resolution. We have the opportunity to greatly expand our revenue by leveraging the world class selling machine inside of Cisco and tapping into the wide array of different technologies and go-to-market motions.

About the Role:

Cisco ThousandEyes is seeking a dynamic Director of Product to define the strategy and vision for our Network & Application Synthetics product. As a leader in one of Cisco's fastest-growing business unites, you will own and evolve a product that has been foundational to our success. You'll lead a talented team of product managers while working closely with Cisco counterparts in networking, collaboration, and security to drive growth and innovation across the broader Cisco ecosystem. 

As Director of Product, you’ll take ownership of the Network & Application Synthetics roadmap, working on existing and emerging products, and shaping our data-driven, AI-powered vision to improve user experiences. You will interface with cross-functional teams to solve existing challenges in new, innovative ways, and contribute to building the product teams responsible for driving our next phase of growth.

Responsibilities:

• Define Product Vision & Strategy: Shape and communicate a clear product vision for Network & Application Synthetics that aligns with ThousandEyes and Cisco’s long-term goals.

• Own Product Roadmap: Create a compelling product roadmap that addresses customer needs, market trends, and emerging technologies.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, design, go-to-market teams, and Cisco business units to bring products from concept to market.

• Customer-Centric Product Development: Engage with customers to understand pain points and future needs, ensuring that products deliver exceptional business value.

• AI-Driven Intelligence: Guide your team in leveraging data and AI technologies to drive predictive insights and recommendations for network performance improvements.

• Integration with Cisco Ecosystem: Drive partnerships and joint initiatives across Cisco’s networking, collaboration, and security offerings, enhancing the value of our synthetic testing solutions.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record of leading enterprise/SaaS software products.

• Strong understanding of networking, cloud-based services, and/or application monitoring.

• Experience managing cross-functional teams, delivering products in high-growth environments.

• Passion for AI-driven solutions and solving complex user experience challenges through data and analytics.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated success in partnering with large enterprise teams and navigating matrixed organizations.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with Cisco networking products, collaboration tools, and security solutions.

• Experience scaling products in high-growth environments

Cisco values the perspectives and skills that emerge from employees with diverse backgrounds. That's why Cisco is expanding the boundaries of discovering top talent by not only focusing on candidates with educational degrees and experience but also placing more emphasis on unlocking potential. We believe that everyone has something to offer and that diverse teams are better equipped to solve problems, innovate, and create a positive impact.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy. We urge you not to prematurely exclude yourself and to apply if you're interested in this work.

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