Cisco

Business Operations Manager

Cisco$134K — $176K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in engineering operations or project management in high-tech
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field
  • Experience in leading planning processes within engineering
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with data analysis on budgets and resources

Responsibilities

  • Lead quarterly and annual planning with budget and resource analysis
  • Orchestrate key organizational meetings for data-driven decisions
  • Streamline workflows to enhance project success
  • Manage cross-functional partnerships with Finance and TPM teams
  • Translate high-level strategy into efficient processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence organizational strategy
  • Engagement with leadership through critical partnerships
  • A fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Involvement in high-level decision-making processes
  • Development of valuable operational expertise
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/09/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact

As a Business Operations Manager, you will serve as a critical partner to engineering leadership, driving the operational excellence that keeps our organization moving forward. Typical responsibilities include:
  • Lead quarterly and annual planning processes, ensuring that our roadmap is supported by accurate budget, headcount, and resource analysis.
  • Orchestrate key organizational meetings and events, providing the structure necessary for our leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions.
  • Streamline workflows and remove roadblocks to project success by managing cross-functional partnerships with Finance and TPM teams,

Your success in this role will be defined by your ability to translate high-level strategy into repeatable, efficient processes that allow our engineering teams to focus on what they do best: building the future.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years of professional experience in engineering operations or project management within the high-tech industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field.
  • Documented experience leading quarterly or annual planning processes within an engineering organization.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
  • Experience in conducting data analysis related to budgets, headcount, and resource allocation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive decision-making in ambiguous environments.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership.
  • Demonstrated success in managing organizational events, such as staff meetings, all-hands, and offsites.
  • Familiarity with AI-driven tools, such as Codex, and experience with prompt engineering to support operational workflows.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.


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Size
79,500 employees
Market Cap
$194.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
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