Director, Route to Market Strategy & Execution - Splunk

The application window is expected to close on: 10/04/2026

You will join the Route to Market Strategy & Execution Team , a dynamic group shaping how Cisco’s products, offers, and solutions reach the market through powerful partner ecosystems. This team develops and executes go-to-market strategies, creates high-impact partner programs and incentives, and drives product value to accelerate sales and maximize shared ROI. Working cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and global partners, the team leads initiatives that create seamless solutions, strengthen partner success, and unlock new avenues for growth.

• AI-Powered Innovation: Leverage AI, analytics, and emerging technologies to identify RTM opportunities, optimize partner experiences, and accelerate scalable route-to-market execution.

• Market & Partner Insights: Conduct market research, partner discovery, and AI-enabled analysis to uncover customer and partner needs, competitive trends, and friction points—translating insights into actionable RTM strategies.

• Route-to-Market Strategy: Partner with Product, Partner, and Sales teams to define Splunk’s route-to-market strategy across its product portfolio.

• Strategic Roadmap Execution: Design and execute the end-to-end roadmap for partner program conversion, ensuring alignment with product strategy through clear timelines and governance.

• Partnership Model Innovation: Explore and operationalize diverse partnership models that drive joint success and create long-term value.

• Portfolio Development: Define a consistent development process tailored to Cisco’s and Splunk’s evolving product portfolios.

• Business Continuity: Coordinate cross-functional execution of strategic priorities while protecting partner revenue, minimizing disruption, and safeguarding Splunk’s core business.

• Executive Alignment: Influence senior Cisco stakeholders and drive alignment around cross-Cisco priorities and strategic opportunities.

• Performance Management: Integrate market insights, develop strategic metrics, and monitor Partner NPS and financial performance to drive continuous improvement, operational rigor, and accountability.

• 15+ years of experience in commercial strategy, program management, or sales operations within a technology or B2B environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience

• 5+ years of experience in designing commercial business models, including SaaS, AI product monetization, and Enterprise Agreements.

• Experience leading and delivering results within a fast-paced, AI-operated organizational environment.

• Leadership experience with a track record of building and coaching high-performing teams.

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

• Deep experience in "zero to one" market entry or scaling strategic platforms through broad adoption and sustained growth.

• Exceptional ability to influence without authority and bridge the gap between technical program design and market execution.

• Proficiency in leveraging AI and advanced analytics to optimize business processes and partner experiences.

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