Director, Solutions Engineer

Meet The Team

Are you a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of complex network architectures and strategic business growth? The Americas Service Provider organization is looking for an elite Solutions Engineering Leader to shape the future of connectivity for our Canada, Latin America and US Service Provider customers. In this role, you aren't just leading a teamyou are acting as a strategic architect for the digital infrastructure of the Americas. You will bridge the gap between high-level executive business goals and the cutting-edge technology that powers them.

Your Impact

You will mentor and guide a high-impact team of Solutions Engineering Managers and individual contributors, cultivating a culture of excellence to ensure flawless execution of our technical strategy. As the technical face of Cisco for our Americas Service Provider accounts, you will oversee technical sales management and transform corporate strategies into actionable, revenue-generating initiatives. You will maintain a deep awareness of Wireline and Wireless technology trends to align customer roadmaps with the future of global networking. By building strong relationships with CXOs and key stakeholders, you will navigate intricate deal structures and position Cisco as an indispensable partner. Furthermore, you will act as the connective tissue between internal Engineering, Customer Experience, and Marketing teams to ensure client-focused solutions are cohesive, scalable, and innovative.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven leadership experience, including a track record of successfully managing other managers.

Extensive Solutions Engineering leadership experience specifically within the Service Provider sector.

Deep understanding of the Americas Service Provider market landscape with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into compelling business value.

Technological fluency in Wireline and Wireless trends, capable of communicating effectively with engineering leaders and C-suite stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct leadership experience at a competitive Network Equipment Manufacturer (NEM).

Deep expertise in the Service Provider market in the Americas.

Proven ability to manage geographically dispersed teams effectively.

Experience defining strategy, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving quota performance in a fast-paced environment.