Staff Product Operations Manager, Product Lifecycle
Company: Cisco
Location: Dallas, Texas, US (Remote)
Salary: $135.8k - $198.8k per year
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-06-21
About this role
The application window is expected to close on: 07/03/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
The Product Management Operations team is dedicated to operationalizing customer and sales feedback to drive strategic product decisions while ensuring consistent value realization. We serve as the engine for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Cisco Product Development Methodology (CPDM), bridging the gap between product development and market success. Our team is a collaborative, high-impact group committed to shifting from isolated development to a standardized, mandatory framework that ensures quality and velocity. We are driving a culture of accountability and AI-powered innovation to scale product team capabilities across the organization. Joining us offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of Splunk’s product lifecycle and influence how we deliver continuous value to our customers.
Your Impact
As a Staff Product Operations Manager, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the Cisco Product Development Methodology (CPDM) to streamline product launches. You will guide cross-functional teams through the entire product journey, from business case to sunset, ensuring alignment on investment, resource allocation, and strategy. You will drive process improvements and develop training programs to reduce friction and increase compliance across the product organization. By defining key metrics and implementing AI-powered tools, you will provide visibility into development progress and optimize go-to-market execution. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality products at scale while fostering a culture of high-impact, data-driven decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in SaaS product managem...