Partner Strategy & Growth Architect

Cisco; North Carolina; Remote; USD 156,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a Partner Strategy Manager to shape the CX partner strategy and scale partner programs that propel global growth across Cisco. You will collaborate with senior leaders to align partner services, engagement models, and ecosystem initiatives, driving long-term strategic priorities and value realization.

This on-site role requires 5+ years in partner ecosystems within enterprise tech, strong strategic and communication skills, and the ability to influence across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in partner ecosystems within enterprise technology; 8+ years overall in CS, management consulting or partner strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication with senior leaders across geographies.
• Strong understanding of high-tech industry and partner contributions.
• Excellence in strategy development, PM, business analysis and problem-solving.
• Outstanding business judgment and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partner-led customer success strategies to accelerate adoption and value realization.
• Lead projects to identify opportunities and business models, then drive execution and success metrics.
• Collaborate with Cisco business units and cross-functional leadership to shape partner services and ecosystems.
• Influence across external and internal teams, aligning CX, partner, sales, and product groups.
• Build deep understanding of Cisco’s partner business and markets to drive growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Influencing without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a Partner Strategy Manager to shape the CX partner strategy and scale partner programs that propel global growth across Cisco. You will collaborate with senior leaders to align partner services, engagement models, and ecosystem initiatives, driving long-term strategic priorities and value realization.

This on-site role requires 5+ years in partner ecosystems within enterprise tech, strong strategic and communication skills, and the ability to influence across