Cisco

Flex Partner Manager Hybrid

Cisco$121K — $153K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years' experience in electronics manufacturing.
  • Strong experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain.
  • Understanding of cost drivers in a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with contracts and commercial terms.
  • Ability to collaborate and develop solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and negotiate commercial aspects with the EMS Manufacturing Partner.
  • Act as a 'general manager' overseeing engagements between Cisco and the EMS Partner.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to influence business decisions.
  • Drive cost and performance optimization across the product portfolio.
  • Serve as the point person for managing commercial claims.
  • Participate in financial planning and perform risk analyses.
  • Provide insights and mentorship as a subject-matter-expert.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option with flexibility for remote work in the US and Mexico.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to influence major business decisions.
  • Role provides significant exposure to senior management.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/17/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Preferred hybrid role in Austin, TX, or San Jose, CA
US Remote Possible
Mexico Remote possible

Your Impact

  • Manage and negotiate as the need arises all commercial aspects of the relationship with a Cisco EMS Manufacturing Partner - business strategies and objectives, investments, pricing and costs, performance, and legal agreements.
  • Act as a "general manager," cognizant of all engagements / touch points between Cisco and the EMS Partner.
  • Collaborate with key internal and external partners to understand and articulate tradeoffs, influence business decisions, and drive satisfactory resolutions.
  • Partner cross-functionally with teams from different regions, functions, and across different product lines to drive optimization of cost and performance for our entire product portfolio.
  • Serve as point person for managing commercial claims.
  • Participate in annual/quarterly financial planning, report on performance to plan, and perform risk and opportunity analyses.
  • Provide insight to Cisco and the Manufacturing Partner, acting as a subject-matter-expert, advisor, and mentor within as well as outside of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years' experience in electronics manufacturing.
  • Strong experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain.
  • Understanding of cost drivers in a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with contracts and commercial terms.
  • Ability to collaborate and work to develop solutions to sophisticated problems which require creativity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or MBA.
  • Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with a focus on execution.
  • Experience influencing teams without direct reporting authority.
  • Ability to explain complicated information and efficiently lay out pros and cons of various alternatives.
  • Proven project management and conflict resolution skills.

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