Global Partner Strategy Lead

Cisco; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with matching

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a senior leader to build and scale global partner ecosystems, drive strategic alignments with partners, and influence executive decisions. You will manage complex, multi-partner programs and shape market-entry initiatives to grow Cisco presence.

The role emphasizes enablement of partner sales, go-to-market strategy, and portfolio alignment with market needs, across geographies and architectures.

Qualifications

• Strategic work with large-scale global partners.
• Ability to influence C-level or VP-level stakeholders.
• Experience in multi-product GTM strategies.
• Experience aligning portfolio capabilities with partner needs.
• Leadership across global, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze partner models, costs, profitability.

Responsibilities

• Shape global partner strategies with cross-architecture impact.
• Lead initiatives like alliances and market entries for growth.
• Influence executive decisions and set long-term direction.
• Manage high-profile, multi-partner programs with global reach.
• Develop metrics-driven RTMs and partner ecosystem alignment.
• Architect enablement strategies and partner tooling.

Skills

Partner management

Executive influence

GTM strategy

Sales enablement

Cross-functional leadership

Business acumen

Job description

Cisco is seeking a senior leader to build and scale global partner ecosystems, drive strategic alignments with partners, and influence executive decisions. You will manage complex, multi-partner programs and shape market-entry initiatives to grow Cisco presence.

The role emphasizes enablement of partner sales, go-to-market strategy, and portfolio alignment with market needs, across geographies and architectures.