Sr. Director, Platform and AI Product Marketing

Cisco Systems, Inc.•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

This role will be posted through October 6, 2025. Posting may come down sooner if enough qualified candidates are received. Candidates must be US based and able to work in the US without sponsorship. Why You'll Love Cisco We change the World, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired. AI has radically changed the business landscape. As organizations race to meet unprecedented demands for access, connectivity, and flexibility, it's clear our workplaces need to evolve. Modern workplaces need to be dynamic environments where people and technology intersect to drive innovation and productivity Legacy infrastructures need to modernize to support these innovations. An evolution in workplace design is needed to unlock the real potential of these technologies. Cisco is at the forefront of this transformation, committed to delivering future-proofed workplaces by uniquely integrating networking, collaboration, and security. To help us accelerate this mission and deepen customer connections, Cisco is seeking a Sr. Director of Product Marketing to lead our Platform and AI portfolios-delivering market-leading technology and a category-defining narrative adopted by the world's most important brands across every industry. As a senior leader on Cisco's Product Marketing team, you will drive the global marketing strategy, execution and impact of this critical portfolio. 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 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
Proven expertise in product marketing and sales enablement, with a strong ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling narratives and go-to-market strategies.
10+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT, gained through Product Marketing, Solutions Marketing, or Technical Marketing
5+ years of management experience leading technical marketing or product marketing teams with a proven track record in program execution and team development
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or MBA preferred or equivalent combination of skills or experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry preferred
You are willing to travel as needed, up to 25% envisioned

Responsibilities

Build and evolve the overall narrative for the unified Cisco platform and our innovative AI solutions for networking, addressing strategic market drivers like AI, sustainability, economic conditions, security, and the future of work.
Develop deep expertise across the Cisco networking portfolios - including hardware, security integrations, and assurance - to help customers build scalable, resilient networks
Own the development and execution of messaging and positioning strategies, translating complex portfolio capabilities into compelling narratives that address customer needs and business outcomes.
Collaborate across Switching, Wireless, Routing, Collaboration, Security and Platform Product and Marketing teams to craft a powerful, cohesive messaging strategy
Guide strategic planning and execution to drive measurable impact and accelerate the networking portfolio's growth trajectory
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 product marketing team that thrives on collaboration and innovation
Actively coach and develop Cisco's next generation of product marketers, sharing insights and expertise to elevate the team

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