Global Alliances Director - Cloud Partnerships & Strategy

Cisco; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 243,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a senior leader to shape and drive the global alliance strategy with key cloud partners. You will coordinate across product, engineering, and sales to ensure joint initiatives deliver measurable growth and technology alignment.

You will operate as a strategic bridge, managing cross‑functional programs and engaging executives to secure lasting commitments and successful market adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience with 10+ years in semiconductor strategy and/or partner management.
• Experience structuring and managing semiconductor partnerships with governance and cross‑company alignment.
• Technical experience with semiconductor architectures and silicon‑to‑systems integration for cloud/native environments.
• Leadership of cross‑functional initiatives and global stakeholder alignment without direct line authority.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi‑year global alliance strategy for top cloud partners.
• Serve as the primary architect for joint initiatives spanning geographies and business units.
• Influence senior leaders across product, engineering and sales for partnership priorities.
• Incubate and manage high‑stakes, cross‑functional programs for product integration and market adoption.
• Act as a primary executive contact with partners to secure long‑term commitments and alignment.

Skills

Semiconductor strategy

Partner management

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud and security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cisco is seeking a senior leader to shape and drive the global alliance strategy with key cloud partners. You will coordinate across product, engineering, and sales to ensure joint initiatives deliver measurable growth and technology alignment.

You will operate as a strategic bridge, managing cross‑functional programs and engaging executives to secure lasting commitments and successful market adoption.