Director of Marketing, Cisco Industrial IoT Networking

The application window is expected to close on: 01/16/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role is expected to be posted through February 27, 2026. Posting may come down sooner pending applicant pool status. Candidate must be based on the West Coast in the United States or be willing to work PST hours to support the business. Meet the Team At Cisco, we’re shaping the future of digital experiences through secure, AI-powered connectivity. Our innovative networking platforms and AI-driven portfolio empower businesses to thrive in a connected, resilient world. As part of our Cisco Marketing organization, you’ll join a dynamic team leading the Industrial IoT Networking portfolio—helping top global brands build flexible, secure, and efficient industrial networks. Join us to drive product marketing strategy, elevate our brand, and make an industry-wide impact. Your Impact In this role, you will drive significant impact by developing deep expertise in Cisco’s Industrial IoT Networking portfolio and helping customers build scalable, resilient networks. You’ll collaborate across the enterprise networking business to shape cohesive messaging and lead product marketing, competitive positioning, and demand generation to reinforce Cisco’s market leadership. As a visible industry representative, you’ll influence perception at key events and with analysts, while also building and mentoring a high-performing marketing team, fostering innovation, and developing Cisco’s next generation of marketing leaders. Minimum Qualifications 15+ years of experience in networking or industrial environments, gained through Product Marketing or Integrated Marketing 5+ years of management experience leading full-stack marketing teams with a proven track record in program execution and team development Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of skills and experience Preferred Qualifications Experience articulating the value of advanced technologies and technical concepts such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)to solve customer or business challenges Exceptional ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable driving initiatives independently while also mentoring and coaching others Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry preferred Willing to travel as needed, up to 25% envisioned Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $230,100.00 to $325,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your locatio ... (truncated, view full listing at source)