Executive Assistant, VP, Product Management – AI

. Manage the VP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritizing conflicting requests and following up on commitments .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $117,100 - $148,500 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the VP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritizing conflicting requests and following up on commitments
Coordinate the VP’s speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, agendas, locations, technology requirements, briefing documents, notes, and action items
Prepare travel packs for international trips, including event information, logistics, and customer/team requests
Act as an authorized proxy for communications and approvals
Answer, filter, and follow up on inquiries and resolve issues within policies and guidelines
Arrange global travel and manage Cisco expenses
Provide analytical support for special projects through research, analysis, data compilation, and report preparation
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events such as GSX
Handle highly critical and confidential matters and materials
Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and administrators
Participate in and lead the administrative community and cross-functional EA network

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum of 2 years supporting at the VP level or above
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: 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
High competency navigating the web and email
BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred
Past work experience in the high-tech industry preferred

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