Executive Assistant, SVP, Product Management (Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President of Product Management on Cisco’s Data Center Networking team. This hybrid position is based in San Jose, with three days per week on‑site.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the SVP’s calendar, prioritize meeting requests, and ensure follow‑up on action items.
• Coordinate speaking engagements, working with the communications team to prepare content and logistics.
• Plan and organize meetings, including agenda creation, venue selection, technology setup, and post‑meeting documentation.
• Prepare comprehensive travel packs for domestic and international trips, handling all logistics and related requests.
• Act as a proxy for communications and approvals, filtering routine matters and escalating when necessary.
• Arrange global travel and process expense reports in accordance with Cisco policies.
• Provide analytical support for special projects, including research, data compilation, and report preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters and mentor junior administrative staff.

Required profile

• Professional demeanor with strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of exercising good judgment in decision‑making.
• Experience handling confidential information and supporting senior executives.
• Willingness to mentor and lead a community of administrative professionals.

Required skills