PR Manager, CTO Office: Storytelling for Quantum & AI

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a PR Manager for the Office of the CTO to shape how the world understands Cisco's research breakthroughs—from quantum computing to open source platforms.

You'll collaborate across research, product, and communications to translate complex tech into clear narratives, manage campaigns, and build media relationships that position Cisco as an innovation leader. This role requires 7+ years in PR/communications in enterprise tech and a proven track record of storytelling

Qualifications

• 7+ years in public relations, communications, or marketing (with at least 3 years in PR).
• Domain expertise in enterprise B2B tech—networking, cloud, cybersecurity, open source, AI.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Proven track record building relationships with media, analysts, and influencers.
• Comfort with ambiguity and emerging technologies in nascent categories.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across product, research, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Strategic storytelling & discovery for Cisco's research innovations and platform strategy.
• Collaborate with research, product, product marketing, and communications teams.
• Build partnerships with Cisco communications teams and global region amplification.
• Proactively manage media relations across business, technology, and influencer outlets.
• Own end-to-end campaign execution from strategy to measurement.
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Public relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic storytelling

Media relations

Campaign management

Executive counsel

Open source / AI domain knowledge

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a PR Manager for the Office of the CTO to shape how the world understands Cisco's research breakthroughs—from quantum computing to open source platforms.

You'll collaborate across research, product, and communications to translate complex tech into clear narratives, manage campaigns, and build media relationships that position Cisco as an innovation leader. This role requires 7+ years in PR/communications in enterprise tech and a proven track record of storytelling