The Business Entity
The Country Digitization Acceleration (CDA) Team is responsible for working with government, industry and academic leaders to accelerate the national digitization strategies to drive GDP growth, create jobs, build an innovation ecosystem and create an agile government and economy.  Cisco will lead the world into the Digital Age just as the company did in the Information Age.
The Team
There are several CDA Teams throughout the world based in EMEAR, the Americas, APJ and Greater China. CDA Teams are led by a Director and supported by a Project Manager, Architect and Economic Analyst. These teams help the Country Leader shape the Cisco CDA offering to accelerate the country's digitization strategy through proven Internet of Things (IoT) use cases and the full breadth of Cisco products and services. Cisco projects the IoT to be the largest wave of technology-enabled public and private sector transformation since the Internet was introduced.
Role & Responsibilities
Cisco Singapore is seeking a CDA Engagement Director to focus on Country Digitization Acceleration programs in Singapore, but may be asked to support CDA engagements in other parts of the world as well. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in both working with Cisco Country Leaders and teams as well as government and industry leaders to deliver additional bookings while simultaneously supporting the development of intellectual capital and thought leadership.
The CDA Director is a leader in the customer engagement and will design, lead and deliver CDA programs following a well-defined process of CDA acceleration.  The CDA Director will also be expected to gain a high level of influence and relationships with key stakeholders of the customer's team. This role will require a relentless focus on adding value to customers by addressing their key pain points and challenges and be able to present market relevant points of view and lead complex client engagement journeys.
What You'll DoBe able to design, develop and present and position our CDA approach within Cisco, with customers and our partnersBe able to create and deliver effective communications and presentations to leadership level people at the clientTogether with the Cisco Country Leader, lead the CDA process activities for developing the offering to meet the government's national digitization agenda.Contribute to capturing sales and engagement content including lessons learned, engagement methodologies, case studies and thought leadership.
Who You AreExtensive Government Affairs experience and hands-on exposure to consultative sales and delivery in the government, business and IT spaceAcumen in business, change management, technology,  and analytical capabilitiesProven ability to link government and business requirements to technology capabilities and vice versa.Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within Cisco and senior government leaders.Active passion and experience in innovative technologies.Desire to continually learn and improve approaches and methodologies.
Desired SkillsAt least 10 years of experience in business and technology consulting with a strong track record of progressive experience and responsibility. Strong government affairs experience and knowledge of Cisco products and services are critical.Bachelor Degree required, MBA preferred