AI Program Manager
About The Position
Cisco is building the infrastructure foundation for the AI era, bringing together networking, security, observability, automation, and operations to help customers move AI from experimentation to enterprise-scale production. The Product Marketing organization plays a critical role in translating this innovation into compelling customer stories, differentiated positioning, and go-to-market execution. You will lead cross-functional programs that strengthen how Cisco positions, communicates, and brings its portfolio to market. You will partner with Product Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Corporate Marketing, and other key stakeholders to advance high-impact initiatives, evolve product and portfolio messaging, and ensure Cisco’s value is clearly and consistently communicated to customers and partners. Your work will help connect Cisco’s strategy and innovation to compelling market narratives and go-to-market execution. Success in this role requires a strong program leader who can translate strategic priorities into actionable programs, align diverse stakeholders, and manage complex initiatives from strategy through execution. You will establish program governance, drive clarity across priorities and dependencies, measure business outcomes, and identify opportunities to strengthen Cisco’s external presence. This is an opportunity to help shape how Cisco communicates its vision, differentiates its portfolio, and brings innovative solutions to market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of program or project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience supporting enterprise technology, AI, product marketing, or go-to-market programs.
- Program management skills may include planning, governance, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and/or executive reporting.
- Experience reviewing success measures and tracking business outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication and influencing skills across technical, business, and executive stakeholders.
- Experience supporting Sr. Director, VP or SVP level leaders.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional programs that strengthen how Cisco positions, communicates, and brings its portfolio to market.
- Partner with Product Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Corporate Marketing, and other key stakeholders to advance high-impact initiatives, evolve product and portfolio messaging, and ensure Cisco’s value is clearly and consistently communicated to customers and partners.
- Connect Cisco’s strategy and innovation to compelling market narratives and go-to-market execution.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable programs, align diverse stakeholders, and manage complex initiatives from strategy through execution.
- Establish program governance, drive clarity across priorities and dependencies, measure business outcomes, and identify opportunities to strengthen Cisco’s external presence.
- Shape how Cisco communicates its vision, differentiates its portfolio, and brings innovative solutions to market.
- Serve as a central partner across Product Marketing, Product Management, Sales, and Corporate Marketing, ensuring go-to-market priorities are not only met but accelerated.
- Manage program plans, governance, risks, and dependencies.
- Provide clear executive reporting and translate high-level strategic goals into measurable, real-world outcomes.
- Identify key opportunities to strengthen Cisco’s market presence and customer impact.
- Communicate effectively across technical and business audiences.
- Navigate complex initiatives and deliver solutions that resonate with customers and define Cisco's future in the AI space.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- 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
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
