Global Partner Growth & Strategy Lead

Cisco; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 186,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a strategic Partner leader to shape global partner ecosystems, drive market growth, and align enablement with partner needs across architectures and geographies.

You will influence C-level decisions, manage high-profile multi-partner programs, and craft go-to-market strategies that expand portfolio adoption and enterprise-wide Cisco growth.

This role requires experience in executive influence, GTM, and sales enablement to accelerate partner success.

Qualifications

• Strategic Partner Management: Managing large-scale global partner relationships and alliances.
• Executive Influence: Influence C-level or VP-level stakeholders with long-term roadmaps.
• Complex GTM Strategy: Develop multi-product go-to-market strategies aligned with trends.
• Sales Enablement: Align technical portfolio with partner needs via playbooks and tools.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead initiatives across global, cross-functional teams.
• Business Acumen: Analyze partner models, costs, profitability to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operates with full autonomy, shaping global Partner strategies and ecosystems with cross-architecture impact.
• Leads transformative initiatives to drive market growth and Cisco presence.
• Influences C-level decisions and company priorities, setting long-term strategic direction.
• Manages high-profile, multi-Partner programs with global reach.
• Develops GTM strategies and RTMs aligning ecosystems with customer needs.

Skills

Strategic Partner Management

Executive Influence

Complex GTM Strategy

Sales Enablement

Cross-Functional Leadership

Business Acumen

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a strategic Partner leader to shape global partner ecosystems, drive market growth, and align enablement with partner needs across architectures and geographies.

You will influence C-level decisions, manage high-profile multi-partner programs, and craft go-to-market strategies that expand portfolio adoption and enterprise-wide Cisco growth.

This role requires experience in executive influence, GTM, and sales enablement to accelerate partner success.