Strategic Security Partner Marketing Leader

The Strategic Security Partner Marketing Leader will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing comprehensive marketing programs to drive growth for key Cisco Security GTM priorities with a focus on strategic partners. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the partner ecosystem, global and regional markets, customer needs, excellent project management skills, proficiency in communicating with executives and senior leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams. Responsibilities Develop and implement integrated partner marketing campaigns that align with Cisco’s global marketing strategy and business objectives, with a focus on deep ABM. Develop and implement targeted training and enablement programs for strategic partners. Meet with key strategic partners to build annual and quarterly marketing plans and secure buy‑in on co‑executed marketing activities. Drive collaboration and communication with focus partners’ sales and marketing teams on innovation and marketing opportunities. Manage the end‑to‑end partner campaign process, including planning, execution, monitoring, and analysis. Utilize data‑driven insights to optimize campaign performance and drive partner growth. Monitor and report on campaign performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations for future partner co‑executed campaigns. Ensure all campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in global marketing. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus. 8+ years of experience in marketing, with a focus on partner marketing or integrated campaign management. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical skills and experience with marketing analytics tools. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and executive stakeholders. Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex marketing challenges. Experience with ABM strategies and tools, and proven ability to drive results through targeted marketing efforts. Preferred Qualifications Experience in cybersecurity or the tech industry. Proficiency in marketing automation platforms and CRM systems. Knowledge of various routes to market, including reseller, VAR/DVAR, MSP, SI, and Cloud Marketplace. Why Cisco? The Cisco Growth Marketing Team is a world‑class team of digital, partner and performance marketers. We capture revenue by connecting customers, partners, and prospects to the value of our security solutions at scale. We are in tune with everything that’s happening around us. 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. Cisco is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider, on a case‑by‑case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr