Chief of Staff – Strategy, Planning & PMO

About this role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/27/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.


Who We Are

The networking product marketing group at Cisco is a dynamic team dedicated to driving innovation and customer success in networking solutions. They collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and partners to deliver compelling product messaging, enablement, and go-to-market strategies that address evolving market needs. The team champions Cisco’s cutting-edge networking technologies, including switching, routing, and wireless portfolios, ensuring customers understand the value and capabilities of Cisco’s offerings. With a focus on cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement, the group empowers Cisco’s sales force and partners to accelerate adoption and drive business growth.


Your Impact

In this role, you will be a strategic partner to the VP, driving the development and execution of comprehensive business and operational plans that align with executive priorities. You will lead critical planning cycles and portfolio management, ensuring governance, accountability, and risk mitigation across initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor and chief of staff, you will facilitate cross-functional collaboration and drive organizational effectiveness by designing scalable models and championing a culture of operational excellence.

• Partner with the VP to develop and translate strategic plans into actionable business outcomes, leading annual and quarterly planning cycles.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor, prioritizing initiatives and representing the VP in key meetings and executive forums.
• Lead the organization’s strategic portfolio from planning through execution, establishing governance models and managing executive scorecards and risk reporting.
• Own the executive operating rhythm, including leadership meetings and execut...