Executive Communications Manager, Global Sales

Cisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. They are seeking an Executive Communications Manager to develop and amplify the voice of the organization by crafting high-impact narratives and supporting executive leaders through strategic communications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute communication plans aligned to Global Specialists’ priorities and organizational goals
• Own and manage large-scale organizational communications, including global all-hands meetings, leadership forums, and major announcements
• Maintain a coordinated communications calendar and cadence to ensure timely, consistent outreach across audiences and regions
• Write and refine clear, engaging messages tailored to diverse employee groups
• Partner with executive leaders to provide strategic communications support for high-priority initiatives and cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment and impact
• Develop communications for senior leadership, including emails, presentations, and briefing materials
• Own and maintain a centralized presentation library to ensure leadership has access to current messaging and visual assets across the specialist portfolio
• Plan and deliver presentations and speaking content for major Cisco, customer, partner, and industry events
• Develop content and strategic messaging for social media to elevate organizational visibility, engagement, and thought leadership
• Lead communications planning and messaging for organizational change initiatives within the Global Specialists team
• Partner cross-functionally to coordinate effective communication delivery across teams, regions, and channels
• Advise on and manage business-critical communications, including time-sensitive or high-impact situations

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in executive communications and/or marketing within the technology sector, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
• 3+ years advanced design and structure presentations that inform, influence, and inspire senior audiences
• 3+ years of exceptional writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex or fragmented information into cohesive stories
• Proven track record of translating technical concepts into clear narratives for or broad audiences
• Experience communicating across a broad portfolio of technology solutions (e.g., Networking, Security, Cloud & AI, Collaboration)
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt messaging across formats and channels
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies, both virtually and in person
• Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences—from individual contributors to executive leadership—with confidence and executive presence