The application window is expected to close on: February 10, 2025
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Your Impact
This role is for a Solutions Architect who help execute the AI and Public Cloud engineering strategy, develop technical solutions, execute on solutions focus strategies, and help drive Enterprise Networks, Security, Collaboration, Data Center and observability business with our partner community. Responsibilities include:
Execute AI Strategy – Work with team to drive partner sales leveraging Cisco’s wholistic AI strategy.
Marketplace Scaling – Partner with the Cloud Marketplace Partner Sales team to support and accelerate deals and practice building with the partner community.
Partner Workshop Creation and Delivery – Engage with partners on AI, Cloud, Future Proof Workplaces, and Splunk through Solutions Workshops and webinars.
Ensure Cisco brand preference for these solutions areas.
Solutions Practice Building – Work along-side a team of architecture Technical Solutions Architects and Business Solution Architects to build-out and maximize technical capabilities within a partner’s practice and sales community.
Strategic Engagement – Develop relationships with key technology stakeholders at partners. Ensure tight alignment with cross-architecture strategy. Provide feedback to Cisco team.
Strategic Relationships – Maintain relationships with strategic stakeholders in Cisco’s product business units, technical sales, and partner leadership. Ensure consistent messaging and visibility to cross-architecture solutions and partner capabilities.
Business Partner – Work closely with a team of Sales Business Development Managers to partner on sales and go to market strategies within the partner
Minimum Qualifications
5 or more year’s experience in IT
Direct Experience with Cisco Networking, Security, and Collaboration, Data Center, and AI
Experience with Public Could Providers
BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Strong Presentation Skills
Ability to work cross-functionally
Executive Presence
Flexibility with assignments and objectives