At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic planning for Cisco’s international communications across multiple regions.
- Company: Join a global leader in technology with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to influence at a global scale.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse teams and drive measurable outcomes.
- Why this job: Shape the future of communications in the AI era and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 14+ years in communications, senior PR experience, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will lead the planning, delivery, and measurement of Cisco’s international communications programs across APJC, EMEA, Latin America and Canada.
You will build a data-backed, unified plan that aligns global and regional priorities, partnering with corporate and regional teams to enable fast, high-impact execution.
You’ll shape AI-enabled workflows and measurement frameworks to simplify complexity and drive measurable reputational impact in the AI era.
This position offers broad cross-regional influence and the opportunity to steer strategic communications at scale.
Responsibilities
- Own and synthesize the planning process into a clear, prioritized international plan.
- Collaborate with corporate and regional comms leads to ensure clarity, assets, and lead times for execution.
- Drive operational excellence with AI-integrated workflows and rigorous governance for multi-market initiatives.
- Lead audience insights and measurement, defining KPIs and translating data into actionable strategy.
- Lead, develop, and coach a lean team and influence virtual teams to deliver results.
- Key requirements
- 14+ years in communications with senior PR experience and at least 3 years in strategic planning or operations
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders with gravitas and executive-ready plans
- Exceptional writing skills and a track record of clear goal articulation
- Expertise in complex, multi-region communications with meticulous attention to detail
- Experience building measurement frameworks, KPIs, and reporting outcomes to senior leadership
- Experience managing, coaching, and developing communications professionals
- Application of AI tools to communications planning, content development, or workflow automation
- gravitas
- executive-ready communication
- exceptional writing
- AI tools in planning, content development, or workflow automation
- audience insights and measurement capabilities
- definition and tracking of campaign KPIs
Director Strategic Planning, International Communications in London employer: CISCO Systems
Cisco is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the role of Strategic Splunk Technical Advisor. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to numerous opportunities to enhance your skills while working in a dynamic environment that values customer success and impactful solutions. Located in the vibrant Glasgow area, Cisco offers a unique blend of professional advancement and a supportive community, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
