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Communications Manager

Cisco · RTP, North Carolina, US · On-site

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About the role

As a Communications Manager, you will help accelerate AI adoption across Cisco’s global workforce. You will develop and execute scalable programs, learning experiences, and activation strategies that build employee capabilities, drive behavior change, and deliver measurable business impact. You will partner with enterprise AI product and UX teams, Learning & Development, global communications, and business units to align efforts. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of professional experience in strategic communications, enterprise program management, or organizational transformation
  • Strong understanding of generative AI, AI agents, and workflow automation, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical, employee-facing programs
  • Proven track record of independently developing and executing cross-functional programs at an enterprise scale, demonstrating cross-functional team leadership and effective stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and project management skills
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026

The application window is encouraged to close on 11.28.26

Remote location as preference Austin ,TX , RTP,NC , RICHARDSON,TX

The AI Activation team sits within the Cisco Operations Communications & Engagements organization. We bridge key partners across Cisco to align enterprise-wide communications, learning, and experiences with the AI roadmap to accelerate adoption and drive meaningful integration of AI into daily work.

As a Communications Manager, you will help accelerate AI adoption across Cisco’s global workforce. You will develop and execute scalable programs, learning experiences, and activation strategies that build employee capabilities, drive behavior change, and deliver measurable business impact. You will partner with enterprise AI product and UX teams, Learning & Development, global communications, and business units to align efforts.

We are seeking a strategic thinker and hands-on contributor who can translate complex AI capabilities into practical, engaging experiences. You will design repeatable activation programs, events, toolkits, workshops, and self-service resources that enable business units and people...

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