Who We Are

Today’s challenging business environment is more than that – it’s a period of disruption between the pandemic, global business change and internal process complexity. For us to focus on simplicity and the best customer experience, we need great talent and the right skillsets to be successful. This is now a mantra for our Cisco leadership team and for us.

The Digital Enterprise Solutions (formerly Cisco IT) team is changing the way we run Cisco’s operations by maximizing the power of technology, the best of business processes and superior data insights. Together, we will Reimagine the Cisco experience. Show the world how to Reinvent applications and leverage the future of the Internet to Showcase the power of Cisco: our people, products, processes, systems, and data. Please join us and make this journey together!

What You’ll Do

This role will work closely with the Chief of Staff and Senior Leaders in the DES (Digital Enterprise Solutions) – Product organization. You will be supporting business operations and strategic portfolio planning across Supply Chain, Global Service Logistics and Licensing & Entitlement teams in Product org.

You will be responsible for

• bringing in the right level of rigor and leveraging data/insights to support Fiscal Planning and efficiently managing the Financials (budget vs spend) for the entire portfolio
• supporting Workforce Planning and Talent Strategy execution
• developing strong partnership with Finance, Central DES Portfolio team and Solution/Portfolio leads across Product org for investment planning and execution
• leading quarterly service review by collaborating and gathering critical business metrics data across the Product org
• driving continuous improvement opportunities

Who You Are

• 5+ years of work experience in Business Operations, Strategy, Product Management or Consulting preferably in High Tech industry
• Passion and aptitude for data, analytics, and process: incredibly detail-oriented with a passion for connecting dots across various workstreams to drive end-to-end outcomes
• Ability to think end to end and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative and open style with a constructive and positive attitude
• Ability to handle and influence through persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building, leading others toward a shared vision while also driving the necessary changes to implement
• Ability, desire and commitment to metrics-driven execution
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables), Word, Power Point, Tableau/Dashboarding
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an expansive future for all.

We adopt digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

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!

Cisco Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
The health and safety of Cisco’s employees, customers, and partners is a top priority. Our goal is to protect and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 infection for strong business resiliency during the pandemic. Therefore, Cisco requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the U.S., unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law, and in countries where COVID-19 vaccination is legally required. The company will consider legally required accommodations/exceptions for medical, religious, and other reasons as per the requirements of the role and in accordance with applicable law. Additional information will be provided to candidates about the requirements and accommodation process at the offer time based on region.