Cda Director jobs at Cisco in Singapore, Singapore

• Lead the Country Digitization Acceleration(CDA) program for the ASEAN region from an execution standpoint – Including end to end project management and the management of the CDA Program Budget allocated to the ASEAN countries.
• Responsible for planning and executing projects centred around strategic growth areas and white spaces to build new revenue opportunities for Cisco in prioritised sectors including Education, Health, Transport, Cyber Security, Critical National Infrastructure, SME & Sustainability.
• Enhance Cisco reputation at the ASEAN country level through project success stories and local engagement.
• Develop a long-lasting relationship and Cisco mindshare with Government, consultants, partners, and system integrators.
• Lead and execute the complete life cycle of projects (Initiation, Planning, execution, and benefit realization etc);
• Budget planning across the different investment areas with CDA leadership team. Work to define, track, and manage quarterly/yearly commit for the investment spend.
• Closely monitor the project executions for actual investment usage whilst ensuring purchasing policy compliance. Additionally, work with different stakeholders for target ROI realisations.
• Support resource management, such as demand/supply tracker and maintain the team list.
• Prepare detailed execution reports for all CDA investment projects for respective program stakeholders, with a focus on investment, ROI, and project progress.
• Work closely with a cross-functional team (Procurement, Finance, Payables, sales, AS, etc) for smooth execution and functioning of the CDA program.
• Raise Purchase Orders in the Cisco procurement tool as per Cisco requirements and track approver for all the Invoices for the payment against the PO basis deliverables and milestones.
• Track and support the clearing of roadblocks for the smooth running of projects.
• Help assemble CDA project business case for funding approval, Partner Selection, and Project Business Justification.
• Support the design, development, presentation, and positioning of our CDA approach internally within Cisco and externally with customers and partners.
• Together with the Cisco ASEAN and Country SLT, support the CDA process activities for developing the offering to meet the government's national digitisation agenda.

• BSC / MSC / MBA in Computer Studies/Information Systems/Software Engineering or any related qualifications.
• AI, Data Centre, Cybersecurity learning / certifications
• Formal Project Management training- PMP, Prince2, Agile etc.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting and Finance or any related qualifications

• Develop and implement product growth strategies that align with regional goals, focusing on pipeline generation and bookings targets.
• Work closely with regional sales teams to ensure alignment on product messaging, sales targets, and execution strategies.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to continuously refine product motions.
• Monitor regional performance metrics (e.g., pipeline, conversion rates, bookings) to ensure goals are met and exceeded.
• Provide ongoing support and direction to sales teams, ensuring effective execution of go-to-market (GTM) strategies for product adoption and growth.

• Lead a team of regional market success leads, providing strategic guidance and encouraging a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Develop and execute region-specific plans to increase product adoption, market penetration, and revenue growth.
• Set clear goals, objectives, and critical metrics for the regional leads to ensure consistent execution of plans.
• Mentor and coach the team to drive high performance, personal growth, and skill development.
• Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with sales, product, partner, marketing, and customer success teams.

• Partner with external agencies and internal collaborators to design and execute regional marketing programs and campaigns.
• Ensure that marketing initiatives are tailored to the unique needs and characteristics of each region, driving higher engagement and relevance with target audiences.
• Collaborate with agencies to develop region-specific content (e.g., case studies, whitepapers, webinars) that resonates with local market demands and customer problems.
• Lead all aspects of the execution of localized marketing efforts to ensure timely delivery and consistent messaging across all channels.
• Analyze the effectiveness of marketing programs and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, customer success, partner, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of regional initiatives.
• Serve as the voice of the region to ensure alignment with broader company strategy and objectives.
• Provide regular reporting on regional market performance, insights, and forecasts to leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in product, regional, partner marketing or related fields, with at least 3-5 years in a regional leadership role.
• Proven success in driving product growth, pipeline generation, and bookings in a regional or global market.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, product marketing strategies, and go-to-market frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, product, marketing).
• Expertise in customizing marketing programs for diverse regional audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data to drive actionable insights.
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), marketing automation platforms, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions.

• Experience in working with agencies and external vendors to execute regional marketing programs.
• Knowledge of digital marketing strategies and tools.
• Experience in cybersecurity sector and familiarity with regional market dynamics.

• Create, own and drive the use of the customer alignment plan with customers and Cisco teams.
• Nurture customer relationships with technical decision makers and influencers
• Architect business and technology relevant solutions
• Realise customer value through Cisco and Partner Eco-system capabilities
• Drive adoption of Cisco products and services

• 4+ years of networking, telecommunications or data centre industry related experience as well as Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area.
• Previous Technical Pre-Sales experience
• A strong multi-domain skillset across one or more of the following: Collaboration, Campus and Branch Networks, Security, Data Centre and Cloud and IoT

The big picture:You’ll develop the next generation of Cisco’s public relations, social media, executive, and employee communications professionals across APJC. And you’ll shape the region’s internal and external messaging and communications campaigns. Campaigns that will position Cisco as the leader in technology and shaping the digital world.

You’ll translate Cisco’s APJC business strategy into communications with tangible, measurable outcomes. You’ll work with the region’s executive leadership and be a strategic advisor to the business. And you’ll provide the link between all communications across the entire APJC region.

The day-to-day:You’ll lead and develop a team of communications professionals across APJC. Driving our corporate, regional and local communications programs, you’ll plan and implement activities with the wider global communications team.

You also will work with key internal (APJC executive leadership, government affairs, analyst relations, engineering, sales, marketing and other functions) and external partners (media and influencers).

You’ll be an excellent writer – someone who can make the complex simple – with an eye for detail. And it won’t take you long to get under the skin of our brand voice, and become an advocate for it. Deadlines and tight turnarounds won’t phase you. You’re happy taking the initiative and working with minimum guidance.

When it comes to your strengths, you count leadership, strategic, results-driven among them. Working with people across multiple geographies and functions will be nothing new to you.

You have:

• 12+ years of PR and employee communications management experience in a global technology company
• a bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, Journalism or related field
• a track record of translating business goals into data-driven communications goals
• experience inspiring and leading teams through market transitions or transformations

• the gravitas and credibility to influence and give counsel to executives
• outstanding writing, editorial and storytelling skills
• a strong network of media relationships you can draw upon for Cisco
• the management skills to attract talent, manage budgets, track ROI, and optimise resources.

You are:

• a highly creative thinker with a proven track record of delivery programs that positively influence brand and reputation
• able to handle intense situations and connect with audiences internally and externally, and collaborate with people across the business
• confident building and influencing cross-functional teams
• comfortable working in a complex, global organisation that requires influence for success across various functions
• wildly creative and passionate, with the ability to operate with pace.

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