Senior Director, Employee Communications

The application window is expected to close on: February 26, 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Candidates must be based in the San Jose, CA area.

The Employee Communications team works across Cisco to inform, connect and inspire our employees around the world. We do this through content and message development, critical initiatives and campaigns, internal events and editorial channels, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of employee and internal communications at Cisco. You will be leading the communication strategy for Cisco's 85,000+ employees while working across multiple functions. The Senior Director will serve as strategic advisor to Executive Leadership on internal communications strategy and change management.

• Lead and manage a team of communicators, providing guidance, setting objectives, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop and implement comprehensive employee communications strategies aligned with company priorities.
• Lead a virtual internal comms center of excellence to develop a clear and unified strategy with shared materials and simple messaging that focuses on Cisco's core priorities and improves employee understanding of our company strategy.
• Drive consistent messaging and alignment across internal communications channels including intranet, events, leadership forums, and all-employee communications.
• Measure and analyze effectiveness of internal communications, using data and insights to refine strategies.
• Effectively use AI to augment and assist in internal communications and productivity.
• Ensure all communications are of the highest quality and aligned with industry standards while driving innovation through team enrichment and fostering excellence in corporate messaging.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in leading employee communications.
• 5 years of experience in managing large teams and complex, cross-functional projects.
• 1 year of experience in leveraging digital tools and AI for communications.
• Experience in influencing and working in a matrixed organization.
• Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and message development.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
• Tech-savvy approach with experience in modern communication platforms.
• Highly flexible and adaptive to needs of the business and executives.
• Ability to navigate challenging situations as well as embrace change and ambiguity.

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!