Cisco

Director, Marketing Strategy – GTM Alignment

Cisco

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $230,000 - $289,800 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the strategic development and execution of cross-functional go-to-market (GTM) operating models
  • Champion and lead cross-functional collaboration at scale to simplify marketing processes
  • Define and drive strategic alignment across operating models and workflows spanning Marketing, Sales, Portfolio Strategy, Product Marketing, CX, and other key functions
  • Architect and continuously optimize governance frameworks and feedback mechanisms
  • Lead regular cross-functional executive-level meetings, workshops, and planning sessions
  • Identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies, risks, and misalignments proactively
  • Build and sustain deep, trust-based relationships with senior leaders, executives, and key stakeholders
  • Provide clarity on roles, responsibilities, expectations, and decision rights across initiatives

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive marketing experience in operations, strategy, program management, or consulting
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management at the executive level
  • Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
  • Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communications
  • MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Business Strategy, or related field
  • Ability to support both Pacific and Central time zones
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
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
  • 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
  • paid year-end holiday shutdown
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
  • flexible vacation time off program
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
  • up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Additional paid time away may be requested
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
marketing operationsprogram managementstrategy developmentgo-to-market (GTM) modelsgovernance frameworkscross-functional collaborationstakeholder management
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime-managementprioritizationexecutive presencewritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship building
Certifications
MBAadvanced degree in Marketingadvanced degree in Business Strategy