Communications Manager, Digital Impact Office

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  • Location:
    Offsite, Dallas, Texas, US
  • Alternate Location
    US Remote
  • Area of Interest
    Marketing and Communications
  • Compensation Range
    131700 USD - 175500 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1433805


*The application deadline is Feb. 17th, 2025.

*Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

*Location preferred: US Remote

 

3P: People, Policy, & Purpose – Communications Manager, Digital Impact Office 


What You’ll Do 

Cisco's Digital Impact Office (DIO) aims to power an inclusive future by unlocking the value of digitization through innovative technology solutions, digital skills training, and learning and certifications. In this role, you will lead executive communications for the Senior Vice President of DIO and drive the organizational communications strategy internally and externally—with a particular focus on DIO’s Country Digital Acceleration program, which collaborates with government and private sector leaders to build digital solutions to complex challenges. In these efforts, you will drive compelling and accurate messaging that advances goals, projects, and business channels across the globe. Based in the US, this individual will also provide communications assistance for DIO senior leadership as well as collaborate closely on DIO-related messaging with cross-functional counterparts across the company. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Leading the development of innovative and creative messaging that amplifies the DIO story 
  • Aligning the DIO team to a strategic communications roadmap that drives measurable outcomes  
  • Draft talking points, speeches, presentations, and briefings for internal and external engagements for DIO leadership 
  • Foster success stories and narratives on Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration projects and Networking Academy initiatives 
  • Collaborate closely on DIO messaging with Cisco teams, particularly in relevant functions (Global Communications, Government Affairs, Legal, Sales, People & Communities), 
  • In collaboration with PR, support strategic communications efforts to advance thought leadership, raise policy awareness, and bolster Cisco’s reputation 

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Who You'll Work With: 

DIO comprises Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration program, global IT skills-to-jobs Networking Academy program, and our Learning Network.  

 

This role will sit on the central communications team for the People, Policy & Purpose (3P) organization, which includes DIO. Embedded within DIO, this person will work with leadership and team members around the world to tell the DIO story within the company, across the public and private sectors, and externally. The Communications Manager will also dynamically work alongside other 3P communications leaders and interact with members from Government Affairs, People & Communities, and our technology teams to develop and align messaging. 

 

Who You Are: 

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented communicator who can support senior executives and drive internal and external messaging to reach a desired outcome. You are creative—finding new ways to amplify communications and raise awareness of an issue. You take initiative on projects from conception to execution. You are a tech-savvy communicator who has experience in utilizing applications and software to tell a story and create engaging presentations, newsletters, social media, etc. 

Minimum Requirements: 

  •         5+ Years of Experience in Communications:
           -Demonstrated professional experience working in communications environments for at least five years.
  • Bachelor’s Degree:
           -Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • Executive Writing Skills:
           -Proven ability to craft clear and compelling executive-level communications, including speeches, talking points, and written                                                 correspondence.
  • Proficiency in Presentation Tools:
           -Advanced skills in creating professional PowerPoint presentations and other visual communication materials.



Preferred Requirements:
  • Highly organized and creative, with a proven ability to develop and run campaigns through different channels 
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks on a deadline 
  • Comfortable collaborating with global/regional/local colleagues as part of a physical or virtual team 
  • Ability to customize messaging for unique audiences both internal and external  
  • Ability to build a communications strategy and storytelling narrative both for an organization and an executive leader  
  • A belief in the power of leveraging data and research to build compelling narratives 
  • Broad technology awareness 

 

Why Cisco: 

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference. Here’s how we do it. 

 

We embrace digital and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (39 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. An AI/Machine Learning company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns, and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box! 

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) 

 

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. 

 

So, you have colorful hair - Don’t care. Tattoos - Show off your ink. Like polka dots - That’s cool. Pop culture geek - Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing - Be you, with us. 

 

We will ensure that individuals who need help during the application process are provided reasonable accommodation to participate, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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