Marketing Manager - Strategy, Planning and Operations

Cisco•Austin, TX

About The Position

Cisco's Global Marketing organization connects customers, partners, and communities with technology solutions. Within Strategy, Planning & Operations (SPO), the team supports Marketing leadership by translating strategic vision into program roadmaps, operational governance, and business outcomes. Its culture emphasizes autonomy, operational excellence, creative problem-solving, and collaboration across a distributed nationwide team. The Marketing Manager is a strategic project and program manager supporting Cisco's Partner Marketing leadership. The role leads end-to-end program governance, partner development fund allocation, operational dashboards, and executive business rhythms. Working across a matrixed organization, the manager translates priorities into measurable outcomes and identifies ways to improve operational effectiveness.

Requirements

At least 7 years of professional experience in project management, program management, business operations, or strategy and planning within large, matrixed organizations.
Experience independently managing end-to-end project schedules, scope definitions, resource plans, and cross-functional deliverables.
Experience with data analysis, dashboard development, business reporting, and translating complex data into executive-level presentations.
Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration platforms such as Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or Microsoft Project, as well as spreadsheet and data modeling tools.
Experience developing and delivering business updates, presentations, or operational reports to Director- and Vice President-level stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in marketing operations, partner marketing, alliance co-marketing funds, or corporate strategy.
Experience using AI-powered tools, generative AI, or workflow automation to improve business processes, efficiency, reporting, or program and project management activities.
PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum Master, or equivalent project/program management certification.
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs in technology, healthcare, enterprise manufacturing, or management consulting.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Define, plan, and govern complex cross-functional marketing programs from inception through delivery, including schedules, scope, resource interdependencies, and stakeholder alignment.
Manage programmatic allocation, milestone tracking, and Proof of Performance governance for multi-million-dollar partner co-marketing initiatives, including strategic alliance programs with global technology partners.
Collaborate with Marketing Operations and data teams to architect, deploy, and maintain real-time dashboards showing program impact, pipeline attribution, and operational health.
Coordinate data consolidation and executive storytelling for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs/QBOs) and leadership staff meetings.
Partner with Vice Presidents, Directors, Campaign Managers, Investment Operations, and Field Marketing leaders to resolve execution roadblocks and ensure program delivery.
Identify workflow bottlenecks and opportunities to use AI, automation, and emerging technologies to reduce manual tasks, streamline reporting, improve efficiency, and standardize program management processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Potential eligibility for grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment for defined periods.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year and one floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid day off for an employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and four paid personal wellness days.
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations.
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire and each January 1, with up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family-member issues.
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.
For non-sales roles, eligibility to earn annual bonuses, subject to Cisco policies.