Cisco Partner PR Senior Manager 

United States, California, San Jose 

665252559

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

• Develop and execute PR strategies that highlight key partner relationships, joint innovations, and co-branded campaigns.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships to drive earned media engagement in support of strategic alliances, partner events, and ecosystem milestones.
• Collaborate closely with partner marketing, product, and global comms teams to align messaging and cadence.
• Craft content and materials, including media pitches, press releases, talking points, blogs, and briefing docs.
• Manage PR agency support and optimize team output for quality and scale.

• Own the partner PR strategy at a company redefining the future of AI.
• Collaborate with some of the most strategic and recognized technology partners in the world.
• Be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-impact communications group with room for professional growth and skill development.
• A high-impact position at the intersection of technology, storytelling, and executive influence, shaping Cisco’s competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving industry.
• High-impact, high-visibility opportunity to grow your influence and career in a world-class PR organization.

• 8+ years in public relations or strategic communications, with focus in enterprise technology and experience with B2B partner communications programs.
• Partner PR experience required for consideration.
• Proven ability to develop and execute PR campaigns that drive media coverage and market impact.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong news judgment.
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable operating in a matrixed organization across functions and geographies.

• Strong understanding of partner/channel ecosystems, alliance communications, and co-marketing initiatives.
• Understanding of and collaboration with other communications functions including analyst relations, digital communications, content, paid media and more.
• Prior experience at or with a PR agency serving enterprise tech clients.
• Global mindset and comfort working across time zones and international teams.