PR Manager for Cisco’s networking portfolio

The Global Communications team at Cisco is seeking a PR Manager to shape the narrative around Cisco’s networking reinvention in the AI era. You will operate at the center of our business, translating product innovations into high-impact stories that resonate with enterprise leaders and practitioner audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of comprehensive storytelling strategies that unify product launches, customer success stories, and thought leadership.
• Serve as the primary communications partner to senior networking leadership, providing strategic counsel on messaging, reputation, and global alignment.
• Nurture high-level relationships with key technology and business media to drive consistent, high-impact coverage.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to product, product marketing, and executive leadership, bringing external market perspective to internal decision-making.
• Own end-to-end campaign execution for launches and strategic initiatives,from strategy through measurement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in public relations, with a proven track record in enterprise technology communications.
• Demonstrated technical fluency in enterprise networking and AI.
• Proven ability to reach and earn trust with practitioner audiences through relevant technology media, technical content, customer stories, events, or practitioner communities.
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills.
• Track record of building relationships with media and influencers.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing agency relationships and driving cross-functional alignment across marketing, analyst relations, and employee communications.
• Deep familiarity with the networking landscape, including trends like intent-based networking, security, and AI-powered operations.
• Strong use of AI in day-to-day operations with a hunger to always be learning more.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range: $165,200.00 to $210,600.00
• Benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance
• Paid time away, including 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees