Executive Assistant, VP – Product Management

Cisco

. Manage and prioritize the VP’s calendar, meetings, and attendees .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $99,300 - $131,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Proven ability to build relationships with executives and provide analytical support for special projects.

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Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationExecutive SupportAnalytical Support

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Hard Skills

Windows Desktop ApplicationsOutlookWordExcelPowerPointTravel ArrangementLogistics CoordinationData AnalysisReport PreparationProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsJudgmentAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Travel ServicesGlobal Services Benefits

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates Degree

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustryProduct OrganizationConfidential Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and prioritize the VP’s calendar, meetings, and attendees
Coordinate VP speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, meeting technology, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and action items
Prepare travel packs for international trips and major domestic events
Act as proxy for communications and approvals when authorized
Answer questions, refer routine matters, follow up on completion, and resolve issues within policies
Mentor administrative community members on problem solving
Determine when executive action is required and provide recommendations
Make detailed global travel arrangements and optimize itineraries
Manage Cisco travel expenses and coordinate airline upgrades through Global Services benefits
Plan and execute team celebrations, all-hands meetings, and culture-building activities
Build relationships with staff and stakeholders and advise the VP on culture opportunities
Provide analytical support for executive special projects
Research issues, analyze problems, compile data, and prepare reports
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events such as GSX
Handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally

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
Experience providing support at the VP level
Strong interpersonal skills and independent judgment
Utmost integrity and ability to balance strategic and tactical actions
Outstanding attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information
Preferred: past high-tech industry experience, specifically in a product organization
Preferred: prior Cisco experience
Associates degree (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 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
Paid employee birthday day
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for 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 policies