Sr. Solutions Engineering Manager - Service Provider

The application window is expected to close on: 5/30/2025 (for U.S. ONLY). Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

MEET THE TEAM

Join a team of high-performing professionals passionate about driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our Service Provider customers. As part of Cisco's leadership team, you will mentor and guide a talented group of Solutions Engineers who are shaping the future of technology in the Service Provider space. Your role will empower collaboration and innovation to make a measurable impact on the industry.

YOUR IMPACT

Are you ready to lead and innovate? In this role, you'll provide technical strategy and business guidance to the sales leadership team while driving the growth and performance of your Solutions Engineering team. By fostering collaboration and leveraging your expertise, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that align with Cisco's mission to power an inclusive future for all.

- Develop and execute technical account strategies aligned with customer business goals.

- Collaborate with leadership to prioritize team opportunities and analyze data-driven trends.

- Build strong relationships with internal teams and business units to provide seamless customer support.

- Mentor and grow the talent and expertise within your Solutions Engineering team.

- Establish processes to optimize team capacity, enhance performance, and deliver measurable results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of relevant technical sales experience working with Service Providers.

- Proven experience in solutions engineering leadership, technical management, and sales strategy development.

- Advanced knowledge of networking industry trends, competitive solutions, and emerging technologies.

- Strong ability to analyze data insights to drive team priorities and customer strategies.

- Track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in the Service Provider space.

- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE are highly desirable.

- Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence customers and partners.

- Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate value propositions effectively.

- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and champion innovation.

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Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together, and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!