Executive Assistant, VP – Product Management

Cisco

. Support a VP and three Directors .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $99,300 - $131,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Capable of providing analytical support for executive projects and mentoring administrative staff in problem-solving.

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Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationExpert-Level Knowledge of Windows ApplicationsStrong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationAnalytical SupportData CompilationReport PreparationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailDecision-MakingConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProfessional DemeanorGood JudgmentCollaborative ApproachImprovement Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Windows ApplicationsOutlookWordExcelPowerPointCisco Expenses Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

High-Tech Industry ExperienceCisco Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a VP and three Directors
Manage and prioritize the VP’s calendar, meetings, and attendees
Coordinate the VP’s speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, technology, and logistics
Prepare meeting briefing documents, disseminate notes, and formulate post-meeting action items
Build travel packs for international trips and major domestic events
Support correspondence and approvals as an authorized proxy
Answer general questions, refer routine matters, and follow up on completion
Resolve issues within policies and guidelines
Provide mentoring to administrative community members on problem solving
Make global travel arrangements and optimize itineraries
Manage Cisco expenses and coordinate airline benefits for upgrades
Provide analytical support for executive special projects
Research issues, analyze problems, compile data, and prepare reports
Prepare and brief itineraries for large corporate events and accompany the VP
Handle sensitive and confidential matters and materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting a principal at director level or above
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to connect with executive/senior staff and clients at all levels
Professional and approachable demeanor
Good judgment and independent decision-making
Strong interpersonal skills and utmost integrity
Outstanding attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to balance strategic and tactical actions
Collaborative, improvement-oriented, and problem-solving approach
Preferred: high-tech industry experience
Preferred: prior Cisco experience
Associate degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies