Own the executive communications strategy and thought leadership program, aligning messaging with Cisco’s partner ecosystem and delivering high-impact content across speeches, blogs, and events.

• Design and implement a strategic communications roadmap for the GPRS senior executive, aligning with GPRS objectives and corporate priorities.
• Lead the creation of high-quality executive content, including speeches, presentations, talking points, blogs, and op-eds.
• Shape the executive’s thought leadership platform, ensuring authenticity and consistency across diverse channels.
• Coach executives on effective communication techniques and prepare them for high-stakes engagements, including partner forums and internal town halls.
• Develop messaging that resonates with Cisco’s partner ecosystem, including distributors, VARs, MSPs, and technology partners.
• Lead communication efforts for key events, such as Cisco Partner Summit and regional partner forums.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Global Partner Marketing, Corporate Communications, PR, Analyst Relations, and social media teams.
• Manage and mentor a team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Coordinate with design and multimedia teams to deliver visually engaging communication materials.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of executive communications using performance metrics and audience feedback.

• Best fit for someone with 8+ years of executive or corporate communications experience and a track record leading teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-30% for events and meetings.

• Experience in global sales communications and working with senior- or C-level executives.
• Knowledge of the channel/partner industry and familiarity with trends impacting this sector.
• Experience collaborating with globally diverse teams and remote colleagues.
• Proficiency with digital platforms and multimedia content creation tools.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for various audiences.

• U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.