Description
Cisco's Market Access team is seeking a Sovereign Cloud and Global Activation Strategy and Planning Manager to drive the global launch strategy, executive messaging, and operational activation across Cisco's Market Access portfolio.
The successful candidate will establish and execute the comprehensive event roadmap, messaging criteria, and narrative frameworks for high-profile industry platforms, major press announcements, and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) keynotes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with executive communications leaders to sequence and embed cohesive sovereign cloud messaging for customers, partners, and market analysts
- Driving cross-functional alignment and accountability across legal, regulatory, product, and business development stakeholders to track partnership agreements, compliance milestones, and critical launch deliverables
- Translating complex geopolitical, regulatory, and architectural requirements into actionable operational playbooks to accelerate market readiness and build lasting commercial momentum for Cisco's sovereign cloud business
The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field with 10+ years of experience (or Master's degree with 8+ years) in strategic planning, product marketing, management consulting, or business operations in an enterprise technology environment.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Ability to build domain expertise, collaborate and influence cross-functional stakeholders, and think creatively to solve complex challenges
- High agency, entrepreneurial drive, and execution focus; thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with evolving market dynamics
- Intellectual curiosity and comfort navigating complex geopolitical, sovereign regulatory, and enterprise security landscapes
- Structured problem solver who connects the dots, demonstrates resourcefulness and proactivity, and can wear multiple hats while translating complex, multi-stakeholder challenges into actionable plans
In terms of compensation, the starting salary range for this position is $155,500.00 to $226,800.00, reflecting the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits.
Benefits include 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.