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Cisco is an enterprise technology company focused on networking, security, and digital infrastructure. Its portfolio includes routers, switches, optical transceivers, programmable silicon, edge computing platforms, Webex collaboration tools, observability products, AI-enabled software, and cloud-managed services. Cisco serves enterprises, service providers, and governments, supporting the design, operation, and security of large-scale networks and data centers through technology, professional services, training, and ongoing support.

Cisco Senior Communications Manager, Campus Networking (Remote)

Lead Cisco’s campus networking communications, executive messaging, and leadership events. Partner across product, marketing, sales, and global communications to keep audiences informed and engaged.

Description

  • Set annual and quarterly communications plans and calendars for leadership, employees, products, customers, and external audiences.
  • Write and edit executive and organizational materials, including presentations, talking points, All Hands content, announcements, email, and digital communications.
  • Work with product, sales, marketing, operations, and communications teams to gather input, reconcile feedback, align stakeholders, and secure content approval.
  • Coordinate with Marketing and cross-functional partners on public forums, industry events, media opportunities, and external communications.
  • Set measures of communication effectiveness, track audience engagement, and apply findings to improve future communications.
  • Lead editorial review to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, stakeholder input, and executive-ready quality.
  • Manage the communications portfolio, balancing high-visibility executive work with broader organizational needs.
  • Build and manage plans for major communications and events, assign owners and review points, and raise risks with proposed solutions.
  • Advise the SVP/GM and Chief of Staff on messaging, turning priorities into clear, consistent communications.
  • Plan and deliver All Hands meetings, leadership forums, internal events, and cross-functional showcases from start to finish.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of related experience, a master’s degree and 8 years, or a PhD and 5 years in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience developing and delivering communications strategies.
  • Experience advising senior executives in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Strong writing, editing, and editorial judgment.
  • Ability to explain complex technical and business topics to varied audiences.
  • Experience leading cross-functional communications programs involving Engineering, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, and other partner teams.
  • Experience creating executive communications and content for large internal or external audiences.
  • Experience coordinating multiple communications initiatives at once using workback plans, review cycles, and delivery milestones.
  • Ability to influence leaders and work effectively in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
  • Familiarity with digital communications tools, content management systems, and modern marketing platforms.
  • Experience communicating complex technology and product strategy in a business-to-business technology setting.
  • Experience using engagement data and analytics tools such as Qualtrics or Tableau.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Basic life insurance.
  • Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available.
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year.
  • One floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
  • One paid day off for the employee’s birthday.
  • Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
  • Four paid days off for personal wellness.
  • 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees.
  • Flexible vacation time with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees.
  • 80 hours of sick time provided upon hire and each January 1 thereafter.
  • Carry forward up to 80 unused sick hours.
  • Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family issues.
  • Option to take 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.
  • Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.

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