Cisco · 3 days ago
Sr. Manager, Employee Communications (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $247K/yr
10+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Employee Communications to lead global communication strategies, engage employees, and foster collaboration across various business functions.
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Responsibilities
Co-lead the development and execution of global, employee-focused communication and content strategies for business-critical initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities
Co-lead the planning and execution of major global employee meetings and events. Manage editorial coverage and internal communications for key company initiatives and external events such as WEF, RSA, Cisco Live, .conf, GSX etc
Facilitate strategic and tactical communications that drive employee engagement, foster inclusion, and reinforce key messaging across all levels of the organization
Build strong partnerships with business leaders, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align employee engagement with external and executive communications
Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of the Employee Communication Center of Excellence, driving best practices across Cisco
Manage and mentor a team of internal communications specialists, supporting their professional growth, tracking progress on key projects, and fostering operational excellence, speed, and efficiency
Craft compelling, clear, and impactful narratives for a global employee audience. Deliver innovative solutions to engage and inspire employees worldwide
Adapt communications to evolving business needs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, delivering creative and effective strategies
Demonstrate expertise in supporting and communicating with large, geographically dispersed employee populations, maintaining high standards for quality and rigor
Co-lead the strategy for communication tools and standard methodologies, including global employee meetings, SharePoint intranet, email (Outlook, Poppulo), video, graphic design, editorial calendar (Airtable), Slack, Webex, and digital signage
Track and analyze internal communication engagement metrics; recommend improvements based on data
Manage editorial calendars in Airtable
Lead enterprise employee communications strategy and governance, including integrated editorial planning, publishing standards, and shared storytelling frameworks to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across channels and teams
Own and evolve core employee communications platforms and programs, partnering with IT and third parties to deliver scalable tools, trusted sources of truth (e.g., intranet and Bridge), and high-impact editorial vehicles for key company moments
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience leading strategic internal communication programs and teams
Proven experience leading communications for a technical function at a mid-to-large company
Strong ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of leadership
Preferred
Experience managing and scaling global communications, events, programs, and processes
Demonstrated success in high-growth environments and organizational change management
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field; graduate degree and/or technology industry experience is a plus
Passion for telling the most exciting technology stories of the decade
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
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, plus 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, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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