Executive Assistant, VP, Product Management (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• You will be extremely forward-thinking with a professional and approachable demeanor in all interactions; possess outstanding communication skills with all levels of staff, executives, customers, vendors; and good judgment.
• Calendar Management: Handles VP's calendar by prioritizing schedules and meetings. You may decide who gets on the principal's calendar, which meetings are attended, and who can attend in their place.
• Event Speaking Engagement Coordination: Handles a running list of VP's engagements and works closely with communications team to ensure content needs are understood and set in motion so VP is prepared for each engagement.
• Travel Briefing Preparation: Build travel packs for international trips as well as large domestic events such as Cisco Live, etc. This work includes combining all event information in addition to coordinated logistics of travel and also customer/team asks.
• Special Projects: Provides analytical support to assist executives on special projects. Research issues, analyzes problems, compiles data, and prepares reports.
• Large Corporate Events: Prepare and brief itinerary as well as accompany VP for large Corporate Events such as GSX, where EA's are used for executive support.
• Confidentiality: Candidate will deal professionally with sensitive and confidential matters and materials.

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in administrative environment. A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting a principal who was at the director level or above.
• Expert level knowledge of Windows desktop computer applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in calendar management, planning meetings and coordinating travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to connect with all levels of Executive/Senior staff and clients.
• Past work experience in the high-tech industry is desired, prior Cisco experience preferred.
• Associates degree
• Why Cisco?

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 06/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This is a hybrid role with two days per week at Cisco's San Jose office. Meet the Team The Energy Networking Systems team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for the evolving energy landscape. We are a dynamic group of engineers, product managers, and business professionals dedicated to creating cutting-edge networking technologies that enable smarter, more efficient, and sustainable energy systems. We work collaboratively to bring these solutions to market, ensuring seamless integration and driving adoption across the industry. This role will be integral to expanding our market presence and accelerating the deployment of our critical technologies.

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