Global Alliances Lead: Cloud Partnerships & Strategy

Cisco; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 243,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco’s Strategic Alliances team is looking for a senior leader to define and drive the multi-year global alliance strategy with top cloud partners. You will influence product, engineering, and sales teams across Cisco to align on joint initiatives and market approaches.

The role demands deep cross-functional collaboration, executive presence, and the ability to translate technology partnerships into strategic business outcomes. Hybrid work in Seattle is supported.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 10+ years of experience in business development, product management, or high-level partner management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi-year global alliance strategy for our most significant cloud partners.
• Serve as the primary architect for joint initiatives that span multiple geographies and business units.
• Drive complex initiatives by influencing senior leaders across Cisco’s product, engineering, and sales teams.
• Act as a primary point of contact for executives at both Cisco and our partner.
• Provide actionable intelligence to Cisco’s leadership team regarding the partner’s strategic direction and trends.

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Cisco’s Strategic Alliances team is looking for a senior leader to define and drive the multi-year global alliance strategy with top cloud partners. You will influence product, engineering, and sales teams across Cisco to align on joint initiatives and market approaches.

The role demands deep cross-functional collaboration, executive presence, and the ability to translate technology partnerships into strategic business outcomes. Hybrid work in Seattle is supported.