Learning Strategist (Remote)

The application window is expected to close on: 11/18/25

Note: job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Remote United States

The Enterprise Learning and Growth team is dedicated to putting learning, leadership, and innovation at the heart of Cisco's culture and business strategy. We foster a dynamic, future-ready workforce by promoting enterprise-wide learning strategies, advanced instructional design, and forward-thinking research. Our mission is to enable continuous professional growth, drive business impact, and lead the way in learning excellence.

The ideal candidate for this role will be at the center of driving strategic vision, innovation, and collaboration in order to align our key priority learning initiatives with long-term organizational goals. They will need to have a passion for exploring emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance learning impact. Day to day, the Learning Strategist will be responsible for designing and delivering a forward-thinking, modern learning experience that empowers employees to continuously develop skills.

In this role, Learning Strategists will apply expertise in learning experience strategy, program design, and content development to ensure that employees are equipped to meet the demands of an ever-evolving workplace. You will use AI tools, design thinking, advanced learning technologies, and data-driven insights to create scalable, impactful learning programs that align with organizational objectives. You will need to have a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes, with an ability to deliver measurable outcomes and be highly adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjust strategies as needed.

• Develop and implement an "always-on" learning strategy that fosters continuous skilling and supports organizational goals.

• Partner with business leaders to identify critical skill gaps and prioritize learning initiatives that align with the company's strategic objectives.

• Lead the design and delivery of innovative learning programs, with a focus on developing strategic capabilities in areas such as AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

• Use design thinking principles to co-create user-centric learning solutions that address real-world business challenges.

• Develop a comprehensive content strategy that ensures the availability of high-quality, relevant, and scalable learning resources.

• Partner with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) and external vendors to develop or curate learning content that aligns with business needs and employee learning preferences.

• Leverage AI-enabled platforms and tools to create adaptive, personalized content that supports individual learning journeys.

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or a related field, or an industry leading certification in Learning & Development, Talent Management, etc.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate learning strategy, talent development, or program design, with a demonstrated focus on skilling and/or AI capabilities.
• Experience in designing, delivering, and scaling large-scale learning programs (over 1,000 learners) that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Experience with modern learning platforms, such as Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and AI-driven learning tools.

• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• Certification in instructional design, design thinking, and AI-related areas (e.g., IDEO, Coursera, or similar programs).
• Strong understanding of design thinking methodologies and their application to learning experience design.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and use insights to enhance learning strategies and program effectiveness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and partner management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse groups in fast-paced, global, or matrixed organizations.
• Knowledge of agile project management methodologies and their application to learning program execution.
• Expertise in AI technologies and their application in workforce development and learning ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success in fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.