Cisco’s vision is to positively impact 50M people in India by 2025 through our social innovation programs. We are looking for an Associate Business Development Manager who is passionate about the challenge of making a difference to skilling in India. Cisco Networking Academy program (NetAcad) is Cisco’s flagship skilling program. NetAcad (www.netacad.com) provides educational resources for ICT, Networking, and entrepreneurship skills in partnership with govt and education organisations. Over 3.4 Million students have participated in this program worldwide.

What you’ll do:

This is an exciting new opportunity to drive the skill development initiatives for Cisco India.

We are looking for someone to help program manage student initiatives and develop the business in India and Sth Asia region. India is the fastest growing country for Cisco Networking academy globally. You will be responsible for partners and programs that drive student growth in vocational, professional, and the underemployed youth sectors in their locations, and be support by senior member of the NetAcad team in India.

• Present NetAcad success stories and projects to generate adequate awareness of the Academy program at regional and country levels.
• Manage the operations of NetAcad in your region working closely with our academy support partners.
• Work with in-country/regional teams to align the program with meaningful corporate initiatives.
• Partner with marketing disciplines, product teams, subject matter experts to develop Networking Academy positioning that influences target audiences and generates business relevance for Cisco.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external partners (public sector, colleges, universities, vocational) to achieve both social and business impact of NetAcad.
• Work with state & central government agencies, colleges & universities, ITIs & polytechnics to grow the NetAcad Program.

Who You are:

Developed a solid understanding of the Public Sector in India, especially around vocational and technical education; and are able to establish relationships at mid level within Public Sector.

• Strong working knowledge of technology trends and innovations in the education market; a plus if in sectors with high relevance to Networking or Cybersecurity.
• Ability to handle and orchestrate complex cross-functional (internal and external teams) projects and programs.
• Ability to build the link between technology and social & business impact. Clearly understand business processes and operations.
• Strong business case development skills.
• Most importantly you must be an individual who strongly believes in the power of teamwork, collaboration, and partnerships. Self-starter, influencer, and excellent communicator. Ability to work autonomously, make independent decisions, with strong accountability and responsibility.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data travelling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and size to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognise our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco