Communications Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026

** Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. *
* The application window is encouraged to close on  11.28.26

Remote location as preference  Austin ,TX , RTP,NC , RICHARDSON,TX

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* ** Meet the Team*
* The AI Activation team sits within the Cisco Operations Communications & Engagements organization. We bridge key partners across Cisco to align enterprise-wide communications, learning, and experiences with the AI roadmap to accelerate adoption and drive meaningful integration of AI into daily work.

** Your Impact*
* As a Communications Manager, you will help accelerate AI adoption across Cisco's global workforce. You will develop and execute scalable programs, learning experiences, and activation strategies that build employee capabilities, drive behavior change, and deliver measurable business impact. You will partner with enterprise AI product and UX teams, Learning & Development, global communications, and business units to align efforts.

We are seeking a strategic thinker and hands-on contributor who can translate complex AI capabilities into practical, engaging experiences. You will design repeatable activation programs, events, toolkits, workshops, and self-service resources that enable business units and people leaders to drive adoption. You will partner with enterprise learning teams to align enablement initiatives with technology capabilities and employee needs, including targeted learning tracks and hands-on experiences.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

+ 8+ years of professional experience in strategic communications, enterprise program management, or organizational transformation.

+ Strong understanding of generative AI, AI agents, and workflow automation, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical, employee-facing programs.

+ Proven track record of independently developing and executing cross-functional programs at an enterprise scale, demonstrating cross-functional team leadership and effective stakeholder engagement.

+ Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and project management skills.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + 8+ years of relevant experience within a large, complex organization.

+ Experience driving AI adoption or leading large-scale digital transformation efforts.

+ Demonstrated success in building repeatable and scalable activation models, such as train-the-trainer frameworks or self-service toolkits.

+ Proven ability to measure program success by analyzing employee adoption data and behavioral changes rather than relying solely on participation metrics.

** Why Cisco?*
* At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

** Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:*
* The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution,…