CMO Operations Program Manager

Ideal candidates are based in the Bay Area, CA.

The application window is expected to close on : 12 / 15 / 25.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We're looking for a highly organized and proactive Operations Program Manager to join our team supporting the Office of the CMO. In this role, you'll be the connective tissue across strategic initiatives, partner engagements, executive operations, and internal communications - helping the CMO organization run smoothly and scale effectively.

You will work closely with leaders across teams to drive governance, support key executive engagements, manage cross-functional rhythms, and partner with the Chief of Staff and Communications lead to ensure high-quality employee and executive communications. This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to bring structure without slowing things down.

Your Impact

• Drive governance for our marketing rhythm of business, including calendar planning, meeting structure, all-hands meetings, and executive readouts.
• Help plan, coordinate, and produce team all-hands meetings.
• Manage executive travel-related agendas and briefings to ensure alignment, preparation, and follow-through.
• Support presentation and deck building for a variety of executive and organizational needs.
• Draft and edit internal updates, newsletters, announcements, and short-form content (emails, event recaps, talking points, scripts) for employees and stakeholders.
• Maintain organized libraries of speeches, decks, and communication assets for re-use, ensuring strong archival support.
• Work with design, events, and comms partners to coordinate and ensure on-time delivery of assets, reviews, and approvals.
• Help manage content calendars, track deliverables, and coordinate reviews with stakeholders.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies across marketing operations, streamline execution, and ensure deliverables move forward on time.

What You'll Bring

6-10 years of experience in program / project management, marketing operations, communications, or executive operations roles.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor for different audiences (executives, cross-functional partners, external stakeholders).

Strong organizational instincts - able to manage multiple threads, track deliverables, and help others stay focused.

Experience working with senior leaders and understanding the level of polish and discretion required.

Proactive, unflappable, and collaborative - you don't wait to be told what to do.

Experience in enterprise B2B marketing or supporting senior-level leaders.

Strong slides / briefing / program management skills.

Experience producing or supporting employee communications.

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 $124,600.00 to $161,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and / or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation

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, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies :

10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

Non-exempt employees

Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next

Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows :

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below :

New York City Metro Area :

$124,600.00 - $186,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state :

$112,400.00 - $164,900.00