Cisco · 10 hours ago
Chief of Staff - Splunk AI
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$244K/yr - $312K/yr
8+ years expCisco, through its subsidiary Splunk, is focused on building a safer digital world with AI technologies. The Chief of Staff will play a crucial role in defining organizational strategy, ensuring alignment across teams, and driving operational excellence within the AI organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and drive organizational strategy, leading annual and multi-year planning cycles, identifying strategic priorities, and ensuring alignment across Product, Engineering, Design, GTM, and the broader Cisco ecosystem
Establish and run our operational cadence, including leadership rhythms, OKRs, business reviews, headcount planning, and execution tracking—creating clarity, accountability, and momentum across the org
Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, providing analysis, frameworks, insights, and recommendations that inform decisions and guide organizational direction
Lead and orchestrate cross-functional programs that accelerate delivery of Splunk’s AI roadmap and improve how teams collaborate across internal organizations and external partners
Manage key partner relationships, representing the AI org in executive forums and ensuring tight coordination with internal teams, customers, and strategic partners
Drive executive communications and storytelling, preparing strategic narratives, leadership updates, board-level materials, and organizational communications that convey clarity and impact
Uplevel operational efficiency, identifying gaps, removing friction, improving processes, and establishing systems that enable the AI organization to scale
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, management consulting, or Chief of Staff roles in a technology or enterprise software environment
Demonstrated experience leading organizational planning, critical initiatives, or operational cadences at scale
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguity into clarity and drive decisions
Exceptional communication skills—able to craft clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences and influence partners at all levels
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional programs and work effectively with Product, Engineering, Design, GTM, Finance, and Operations teams
Highly organized, meticulous, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion, sound judgment, and a high degree of emotional intelligence
Preferred
Experience supporting or partnering closely with executives in a Chief of Staff or strategy leadership capacity
Background in AI/ML, enterprise software, cybersecurity, or a related technical domain
Experience in large global organizations, particularly with partner management across regions and functions
Familiarity with OKR frameworks, portfolio planning, business reviews, and operational excellence practices
Strong program management and change management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams
Ability to 'zoom out' to strategic vision and 'zoom in' to operational details, moving fluidly between both
MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field (Strategy, Business, Engineering, or related rigor)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
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