Business Development Manager, AI
Core
Building and maintaining strategic AI partnerships to enhance Cisco's product portfolio and ecosystem presence.
Role type
Senior Business Development Manager (AI Partnerships)
Builds
Strategic partnerships with startups, hyperscalers, and semiconductor companies; co-selling initiatives and joint innovation programs.
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Cloud Infrastructure / Semiconductors
Required skills
Strategic partnership development, market analysis, go-to-market strategy, cross-functional collaboration, business planning, ROI analysis, stakeholder management, product lifecycle management.
Preferred skills
AI/ML domain expertise, cloud infrastructure knowledge, semiconductor industry experience, executive influence, navigating ambiguity.
Technologies
Cisco product ecosystem, AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms, semiconductor technologies.
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate AI partnership opportunities; collaborate with product and sales teams on co-selling plans; provide market trend insights; manage partnership governance and metrics reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
