Technical Enablement Architect

Cisco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Enablement Architect, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technical talent development. This exciting position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative training programs that enhance sales performance. You will leverage your expertise in sales and adult education to create impactful learning experiences, ensuring that our technical sellers are equipped with the skills they need to succeed. If you're passionate about driving change and fostering a culture of continuous learning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customer-facing sales experience and 1 year in sales training.
• Strong strategic planning and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Align training initiatives with business priorities through regular meetings.
• Develop engaging training content with Architecture Teams and SMEs.
• Manage projects independently, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.

Skills

Sales Experience

Program Management

Strategic Planning

Presentation Skills

Adult Learning Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (preferred)

Job description

Technical Enablement Architect

The application window is expected to close on: 5/22/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

About Cisco

It is an exciting time to work in Global Sales Enablement and Acceleration (SEA). We empower our Technical Sellers daily to advance their careers. We are a global team dedicated to developing Cisco's sales force.

Meet the Team

As a Technical Enablement Architect (TEA) within the Technical Sales Role Mastery team, you will be responsible for sales, technology, architecture, and cross-architecture enablement, aligned by architecture and role to build expertise and enable our technical sellers globally. Your role involves coordinating strategy, planning, and execution of training programs, curriculum, and managing cross-functional teams focused on Cisco’s architectures and sales roles.

Collaborations

This strategic role involves working closely with Architecture leaders, Business Groups, and Sales Engineers. You will collaborate with SMEs, Instructional Designers, Program Managers, and various stakeholder groups to implement effective training programs that enhance technical selling performance.

Impact and Responsibilities

• Align training initiatives with business priorities through regular meetings with enablement leads.
• Work with Architecture Teams, BEs, and SMEs to develop relevant, accurate, and engaging training content.
• Lead resource strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to curate and develop technical training resources.
• Evaluate and update sales training curriculum to remain relevant to Cisco’s business climate.
• Manage projects independently, including strategy documentation and resource coordination.
• Participate in recruiting efforts and report on program metrics and success stories.
• Drive initiatives to enhance program collaboration, innovation, and cultural awareness across global teams.
• Ensure projects follow structured processes for analysis, development, and evaluation, meeting deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of customer-facing sales experience and at least 1 year in sales training or adult education.
• Strong strategic planning, program management, and executive communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities, with a global perspective on business and technical landscapes.
• Knowledge of adult learning methodologies and technical resource development.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Engineering, Business, Education, or related fields.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Why Join Us

This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of technical talent development through research-driven insights, transforming our Learning & Development functions into a data-driven organization, and contributing to the growth of Cisco’s technical sales and engineering teams.

Application Process

Submit your resume, cover letter, and a brief research statement on measuring learning effectiveness to [e-mail].

Our Culture

We celebrate diversity, foster inclusion through our employee resource organizations, and support community involvement with paid volunteer time. Our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all, leveraging technology to connect and inspire.