Director, Solutions Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide mentorship and direction to Solutions Engineering Managers and individual team members.

• Foster a culture of excellence while ensuring the successful implementation of technical strategies.

• Act as the technical representative of Cisco for Americas Service Provider accounts.

• Manage technical sales initiatives effectively.

• Convert corporate strategies into practical, revenue-generating activities.

• Stay updated on trends in Wireline and Wireless technologies.

• Align customer development plans with the future landscape of global networking.

• Establish and nurture relationships with CXOs and key stakeholders.

• Navigate complex deal frameworks and position Cisco as an essential partner.

• Facilitate collaboration between Engineering, Customer Experience, and Marketing teams.

• Ensure that client-centered solutions are integrated, scalable, and innovative.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the successful management of other managers.

• Significant Solutions Engineering leadership experience within the Service Provider sector.

• Profound knowledge of the Americas Service Provider market environment.

• Capability to interpret complex technical needs and convey them as compelling business advantages.

• Technological expertise in Wireline and Wireless trends.

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with engineering leaders and C-suite executives.

• Direct leadership experience at a competitive Network Equipment Manufacturer is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of the Service Provider market in the Americas is preferred.

• Proven ability to effectively manage teams spread across multiple locations is preferred.

• Experience in defining strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving quota performance is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contributions.

• Paid parental leave.

• Coverage for short- and long-term disabilities.

• Basic life insurance provided.

• Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available.

• 10 paid holidays each full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• 1 paid day off for the employee's birthday.

• Paid holiday shutdown at the end of the year.

• 4 paid days off dedicated to personal wellness.

• 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 leave granted upon hire and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick leave carried forward annually.

• Additional paid time off for critical family emergencies.

• Optional 10 paid volunteer days each calendar year.

• Annual bonuses for non-sales positions.

• Performance-based incentive compensation for employees on sales plans.