Head of Public Relations – AI Software & Platform

Cisco

. Strengthen Cisco’s reputation as critical infrastructure for the AI era .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $196,300 - $248,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in public relations and communications, with a strong focus on AI, enterprise B2B technologies, and strategic storytelling. Proven ability to manage complex narratives and build relationships with C-level executives while leveraging AI tools for enhanced communication strategies.

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Public Relations ManagementAI Threat IntelligenceEnterprise B2B Technology KnowledgeStrategic StorytellingGo-To-Market Communications

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Hard Skills

Product Launch ManagementMessaging ArchitectureMedia Strategy DevelopmentCompetitive Landscape AnalysisThought Leadership Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTrust Building with C-Level ExecutivesAdaptability in Fast-Moving EnvironmentsCollaboration in Matrixed EnvironmentsBias for Action

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsAutomation SoftwareMultichannel Delivery Platforms

Industry Keywords

CybersecuritySaaS PlatformsOpen SourceEnterprise NetworkingMedia Sentiment Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strengthen Cisco’s reputation as critical infrastructure for the AI era
Position Cisco Cloud Control as the industry standard for AI-native IT operations
Lead launches for major product innovations and maintain Cisco’s visibility in the AI news cycle
Bring AI Threat Intelligence and Security Research innovations to market
Translate product vision and platform strategy into compelling external stories for enterprise C-suite and practitioner audiences
Advise communications leadership, product marketing, and product management
Own positioning development and go-to-market communications for Cisco Cloud Control and platform innovations
Shape launch narratives, messaging architecture, and media strategy
Build and nurture relationships with business, technology, trade, and new media covering AI, enterprise networking, security, and SaaS
Pitch stories, secure high-impact coverage, and drive message pull-through
Provide market perspective on competitive moves, media sentiment, and industry trends
Develop thought-leadership narratives, profiles, and transformation stories
Partner with regional communications teams while balancing centralized strategy and local market nuance
Create partner and customer storytelling leverage
Own end-to-end communications campaigns from strategy through measurement
Manage timelines, vendor relationships, and multichannel delivery
Leverage AI tools and automation to accelerate workflows while maintaining quality and editorial judgment

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in public relations or communications
Strong domain knowledge of enterprise B2B technologies, including networking, SaaS platforms, cybersecurity, open source, and AI
Ability to synthesize competitive landscapes, industry trends, analyst sentiment, and media narratives into strategic recommendations and storytelling
Ability to navigate complexity and thrive in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities
Strong track record building trust with C-level and senior product leadership
Ability to act as a thought partner and manage up, across, and down in matrixed environments
Demonstrated expertise managing external PR and agency partners
Background at a high-growth tech company, startup, or early-stage venture-backed business preferred
Strong use of AI in day-to-day operations and early-adopter mentality preferred
Well-networked with awareness of daily news cycles and narrative influence preferred
Extreme bias for action and willingness to be scrappy preferred
Active on X 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
Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday off
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 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 annually
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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Opportunities to grow and build at Cisco
Worldwide network of experts and collaborative team environment