The application window is expected to close on: August 14, 2025
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
As part of this team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our compute business and driving growth in key strategic areas like AI, Edge, and Datacenter Modernization. This high-impact role requires a strong balance of critical thinking, operational excellence, and cross-functional leadership within a dynamic, innovative environment.
Your Impact
As the GTM Leader, you will drive significant impact by:
Developing and executing a channel-first Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy that scales solutions globally, ensuring alignment with regional needs.
Partnering with Cisco’s Global Partner & Routes to Market Sales (GPRS) and Regional Partner teams to align strategies and jointly implement initiatives.
Enabling channel partners to position our portfolio across the key priorities of AI, Edge, and Datacenter Modernization.
Defining and driving AI-focused GTM strategies, leveraging industry-leading compute solutions such as dense GPU servers, liquid cooling technologies, and high-performance computing platforms.
Collaborating with product management, engineering, and AI ecosystem partners (ISVs, OEMs) to deliver tailored solutions for various industries.
Creating innovative partner programs, including incentive structures, enablement frameworks, and co-marketing campaigns, to attract new partners and deepen engagement.
Focusing on increasing revenue per partner by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities within the compute portfolio.
Building strong relationships across GPRS, Regional Partner teams, Sales leadership, Marketing, Product Management, and Engineering to ensure alignment and effective scaling of GTM initiatives.
Leveraging the company's broader ecosystem of products, including networking, security, and full-stack observability, to create integrated solutions that drive partner and customer success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
10+ years of experience in Go-to-Market leadership roles with a focus on channel-driven strategies.
Demonstrated experience in growing revenue through channel ecosystems.
Experience in launching scalable partner programs.
Experience working with global and regional teams to align strategies and drive execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep understanding of AI/ML infrastructure, high-performance computing, and technologies like GPU acceleration and liquid cooling.
Knowledge of Edge Computing and Datacenter Modernization trends, including hybrid cloud and software-defined infrastructure.
Familiarity with Cisco’s broader portfolio and how Compute integrates within the Cisco Full-Stack Observability, Networking, and Security ecosystems.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree.