Director, Marketing

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

34d•$195,000 - $333,300•Remote

About The Position

The Marketing M&A team drives the integration of Cisco’s acquisitions to ensure a unified brand and maximize joint-marketing synergies. This team collaborates across Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, IT, and other functions to deliver seamless integration experiences. Joining this team means working in a dynamic environment focused on innovation, strategic growth, and cross-functional partnership. As the Marketing M&A Functional Leader, you will lead the strategy and execution of marketing integrations for Cisco’s acquisitions. You will oversee the entire integration lifecycle—from due diligence through to deal closure—ensuring alignment with Cisco’s brand and growth objectives. Your leadership will drive process optimization, risk mitigation, and cultural integration, while managing key performance indicators and executive reporting. Success in this role means delivering scalable, repeatable integration processes that protect deal value and accelerate business momentum.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in marketing roles, including significant exposure to mergers and acquisitions or integration management.
5+ years of leadership experience
Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to translate business outcomes into actionable integration strategies.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing executive leadership and building strategic relationships.
Deep expertise in demand generation, brand architecture, digital marketing, and go-to-market strategies.

Nice To Haves

MBA
Experience in financial modeling, risk assessment, and data-driven decision-making.
Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments with a focus on innovation.
Strong change management skills, including cultural integration and communication during transitions.
Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Experience developing and optimizing playbooks, dashboards, and integration tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy and execution of marketing integrations for Cisco’s acquisitions.
Oversee the entire integration lifecycle—from due diligence through to deal closure—ensuring alignment with Cisco’s brand and growth objectives.
Drive process optimization, risk mitigation, and cultural integration.
Manage key performance indicators and executive reporting.
Deliver scalable, repeatable integration processes that protect deal value and accelerate business momentum.

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, 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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
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
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)