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Director, Executive Communications, Splunk (Remote)
Cisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Director, Executive Communications, Splunk (Remote)
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Director, Executive Communications, Splunk (Remote)
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As the Director of Executive Communications, you will lead and drive an integrated executive communications program in support of the SVP and GM of Splunk. You will collaborate with colleagues across Global Communications, Splunk Products and Technology, and the broader company to ensure messaging is consistently aligned and impactful.
Your Impact
Lead strategic executive communications support for the SVP and GM of the Splunk business entity.
Lead the development and execution of a coordinated communications strategy, messaging, and plan that is aligned to the organization’s business goals, outcomes, priorities, and engages customers, partners, and employees.
Lead the team that creates internal messages, presentations, keynotes and thought leadership for senior leadership within the organization.
Collaborate with Splunk organizations to synthesize product and innovation strategies and vision into a clear long‑term strategic storyline that showcases current value propositions.
Provide strategic counsel to the SVP and GM to help shape their communication style, develop key messages, and prepare for important internal and external engagements.
Partner with the Global Communications colleagues to develop external narratives, presentations, blogs, bylined articles, speaking opportunities and more.
Collaborate with other executive leadership communications teams to drive and align consistent messaging and content.
Lead social media strategy and execution for the SVP and GM of Splunk Business Entity.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience
12+ years of executive communications or related experience
Experience leading executive communications for enterprise technology leaders
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in translating complex technology, business, and product topics into impactful executive communications and strategic narratives for diverse audiences
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record in developing strategic executive communications and supporting materials, including emails, blogs, articles, newsletters, presentations, executive meeting and event preparation
Experience collaborating with senior leaders and teams to build alignment, trust, and strong cross‑functional relationships
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively deliver results, and operate successfully in ambiguous situations
Experience in both strategic and creative communications, with a portfolio of executive‑level written and presentation work
Prior experience or knowledge of security, observability and AI technologies is preferred
Passion for enterprise technology and emerging technology trends
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 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.
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Director, Executive Communications, Splunk (Remote)
role at
Cisco
As the Director of Executive Communications, you will lead and drive an integrated executive communications program in support of the SVP and GM of Splunk. You will collaborate with colleagues across Global Communications, Splunk Products and Technology, and the broader company to ensure messaging is consistently aligned and impactful.
Your Impact
Lead strategic executive communications support for the SVP and GM of the Splunk business entity.
Lead the development and execution of a coordinated communications strategy, messaging, and plan that is aligned to the organization’s business goals, outcomes, priorities, and engages customers, partners, and employees.
Lead the team that creates internal messages, presentations, keynotes and thought leadership for senior leadership within the organization.
Collaborate with Splunk organizations to synthesize product and innovation strategies and vision into a clear long‑term strategic storyline that showcases current value propositions.
Provide strategic counsel to the SVP and GM to help shape their communication style, develop key messages, and prepare for important internal and external engagements.
Partner with the Global Communications colleagues to develop external narratives, presentations, blogs, bylined articles, speaking opportunities and more.
Collaborate with other executive leadership communications teams to drive and align consistent messaging and content.
Lead social media strategy and execution for the SVP and GM of Splunk Business Entity.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience
12+ years of executive communications or related experience
Experience leading executive communications for enterprise technology leaders
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in translating complex technology, business, and product topics into impactful executive communications and strategic narratives for diverse audiences
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record in developing strategic executive communications and supporting materials, including emails, blogs, articles, newsletters, presentations, executive meeting and event preparation
Experience collaborating with senior leaders and teams to build alignment, trust, and strong cross‑functional relationships
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively deliver results, and operate successfully in ambiguous situations
Experience in both strategic and creative communications, with a portfolio of executive‑level written and presentation work
Prior experience or knowledge of security, observability and AI technologies is preferred
Passion for enterprise technology and emerging technology trends
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 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.
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