Executive Assistant, VP, Product Management

Cisco•San Francisco, CA

3d•$99,300 - $131,800

About The Position

Cisco is hiring an Executive Assistant to support the VP of Product Management on the Network Platform product management team. The team works across Cisco's Networking portfolio to deliver AI-powered capabilities that help customers deploy, onboard, and manage Cisco solutions. The role requires working United States West Coast hours; candidates who can regularly work in the San Francisco office are preferred. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support with sound judgment, strong communication, initiative, attention to detail, discretion, and integrity. The role balances strategic and tactical work in a lively, collaborative environment and involves handling confidential materials and sensitive matters. The assistant will manage the VP's calendar, coordinate speaking engagements, organize meetings and travel, support correspondence and approvals, manage team events, assist with special projects, and provide support at large corporate events.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in an administrative environment.
At least 2 years of experience supporting a principal at director level or above.
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to connect with executive and senior staff and clients at all levels.
Experience providing support at the VP level.
Strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, integrity, and the ability to balance strategic and tactical work.
Attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the high-tech industry, particularly in a product organization; prior Cisco experience is preferred.
Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize the VP's calendar, determine meeting attendance, and arrange for appropriate representatives when needed.
Track the VP's speaking engagements and coordinate with the communications team to ensure content needs are understood and preparations are underway.
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, meeting technology, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and post-meeting action items.
Prepare travel briefing packs for international trips and large domestic events, combining event information, travel logistics, and customer or team requests.
Act as an authorized proxy for communications and approvals; answer general questions, refer routine matters, follow up on completion, resolve issues within policy, and identify when executive action is needed.
Make global travel arrangements and itineraries for the VP, manage Cisco expenses, and work with airlines to obtain available Global Services benefit upgrades.
Plan and execute team celebrations, all-hands meetings, and culture-building activities; build stakeholder relationships and share opportunities to enhance team culture.
Provide analytical support on special projects by researching issues, analyzing problems, compiling data, and preparing reports.
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events, such as GSX, when executive support is required.
Handle sensitive and confidential matters and materials professionally.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
Sick time off, with carryover of unused sick time subject to stated limits
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
Optional paid volunteer days
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to eligibility and continued employment