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It’s an exciting time to work at Cisco! Every day we connect people to the network and make it come to life. Whether it’s using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are. People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life’s experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience!
Mission:
To positively position Cisco’s strategic initiatives in China, a country undertaking the largest country transformation endeavor in the world over the next 5-10 years.
Goal:
To spotlight China efforts as a critical element of Cisco’s globalization strategy, thereby elevating Cisco’s reputation as a technology innovator and most important technology company in the world.
Executive Communications Manager
Oversees and is responsible for developing and executing a strategic communications strategy for senior executive and team leading China 3.0 initiative. This position reports to the Vice President of Business Operations for Cisco’s China 3.0 initiative. Responsibilities include:
•Execute against a master Communications plan for China 3.0, including longer-term planning and strategic thinking for one-, three- and five-year view.
•Creation of messaging link to other global centers, theaters, countries and corporate.
•Strategic team member of China 3.0 team and Asia Pacific Corporate Communications team, focused on development of content and customization of key messages for multiple audiences including global messages.
•Creating briefing materials, presentations, special writing assignments and special project and event assignments to support senior executive.
•Development of non-presentation-based external communications for China executives (video blogs, etc.)
•Responsible for ongoing development as a speaker and presenter.
•Overall strategy for PR/IR/AR/Speakers bureau.
•Oversees calendar and time allocation for internal/external audiences.
•Oversees content for strategic Cisco (Big Four) and global events.
•Partners closely with collaboration solutions evangelist and team.
Collaboration efforts:
•Must develop strong partnership within the organization as well as cross-functionally
•Ensures overall communications strategy is successfully executed across multiple channels globally using virtual team members.
Skills Required:
•Demonstrates strategic thinking, strong executive influence skills and content development skills, with the ability to communicate details of an activity and share best practices outside the organization.
Must be able to extract salient information from multiple sources and synthesize information into presentations that are consistent with the approved communications strategies.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Flexible and resilient.
Problem solver.
Ability to gain consensus among others.
Ability to manage sensitive situations and sensitive materials.
Ability to grasp technical issues and market considerations.
Solid project management skills.
Knowledge of technology or Communications IT industry is a plus.
