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Cisco · 1 week ago

Director, Employee Communications

Portland, Oregon, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$230K/yr - $333K/yr

10+ years exp

Cisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. They are seeking a Director of Employee Communications to own the execution of enterprise communications programs, develop strategic content, and manage complex deliverables while ensuring stakeholder alignment and trust.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own the execution of enterprise employee communications programs that deliver clear outcomes and measurable impact

Support and contribute to strategic content development for top-priority initiatives and executive-level audiences

Develop and execute holistic communications plans across multiple platforms

Program-manage complex deliverables such as employee events, executive engagements, and leadership presentations, ensuring seamless coordination and execution

Lead teams through change by setting clear expectations, prioritizing work effectively, and maintaining focus under pressure

Manage multiple priorities with discipline and attention to detail

Succeed by delivering durable results and earning stakeholder trust

Consistently provide timely, high-quality communications that help the organization navigate change with confidence and stability

Qualification

Internal communications leadershipStrategic content developmentProgram managementExecutive communicationsData analytics in communicationsProject management skillsBusiness acumenEmpathyDecisivenessCorporate storytellingCoaching high-performing teamsOperational disciplineChange managementTeam leadership

Required

10+ years leading internal and/or executive communications in large, global organizations

Proven success delivering complex, enterprise-wide communications with measurable impact

Demonstrated ability to advise VP-level leaders with confidence and sound judgment

Experience leading teams with clear performance expectations and accountability

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Preferred

Proven leadership through ambiguity, change, and high-pressure situations

Strong business acumen with clear goal-setting and urgent execution

Experience coaching and developing diverse, high-performing teams aligned with Cisco's Leadership Expectations

Operational discipline in prioritization, program management, and decision-making

Use of data, analytics, and AI to enhance communications effectiveness

Advanced project management and execution skills

Balance of empathy and decisiveness to achieve results

Expertise in modern corporate storytelling, writing, editing and content quality

Experience in Center of Excellence or shared-services environments

Familiarity with Cisco's business, technologies, and solutions

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, 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

Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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

Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary

Company

Cisco

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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.

Founded in 1984

San Jose, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.cisco.com

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