Director of Marketing, Cisco Industrial IoT Networking

Cisco Systems, Inc.•San Jose, CA

53d

About The Position

At Cisco, we power the future of digital experiences with secure, AI-driven connectivity. From agile networks that enable hybrid work to intelligent workplaces that advance sustainability and well-being, we help businesses stay resilient. Our industry-leading networking platforms and AI-powered portfolio-spanning LAN, WAN, security, and Industrial networks-are transforming how CIOs build, secure, and optimize the connected world. To help us accelerate this mission and deepen customer connections, Cisco Marketing is seeking a Director of Marketing to lead our Cisco Industrial IoT Networking portfolio. This innovative, fast-growing portfolio helps the world's highest-impact brands create advanced industrial IoT networks that deliver more flexible, secure, and efficient operations as they transition to the AI Era. As a senior leader on Cisco's Product Marketing team, you will drive the marketing strategy, execution and impact of this critical portfolio, with a deep focus on product marketing, thought leadership, and demand generation. You'll shape high-impact marketing programs, elevate our brand, and build a world-class product marketing team that sets the industry standard.

Requirements

You have 8+ years of experience in networking or industrial environments, gained through Product Marketing or Integrated Marketing
You have 5+ years of management experience leading full-stack marketing marketing teams with a proven track record in program execution and team development
You have experience articulating the value of advanced technologies and technical concepts such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)to solve customer or business challenges
You have an exceptional ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
You are comfortable driving initiatives independently while also mentoring and coaching others
Bachelor's Degree required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or MBA preferred
Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry preferred

Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise across Cisco's Industrial IoT Networking portfolio - including hardware, security, and AI-native assurance - to help customers build scalable, resilient operational networks
Collaborate across the entire enterprise networking business to craft a powerful, cohesive messaging strategy for Cisco Industrial IoT Networking
Lead product marketing, competitive positioning, and messaging initiatives to reinforce and expand Cisco's leadership
Guide strategic planning and execution to drive measurable impact and accelerate the networking portfolio's growth trajectory
Lead the Industrial IoT demand generation and marketing operations function to deliver qualified pipeline to sales
Speak and represent Cisco at major industry events, with customers, and in conversations with industry analysts to shape industry perception
Build and develop a diverse, high-performing marketing team that thrives on collaboration and innovation
Actively coach, and develop Cisco's next generation of marketers, sharing insights and expertise to elevate the team

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