Business Operations Manager

Cisco

. Drive organizational alignment through QBO, Annual Planning, ELT Scorecard, and action tracking .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,100 - $147,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate planning and business operations, with a strong ability to lead projects from inception to completion while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Proficient in synthesizing complex information and facilitating cross-functional coordination at the executive level.

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Corporate PlanningProject ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationBusiness OperationsStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Business OperationsCorporate PlanningProject ManagementProcess OptimizationData Synthesis

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing SkillsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Business Intelligence ToolsData Synthesis Platforms

Industry Keywords

Strategic PlanningCorporate GovernanceExecutive SupportELT Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive organizational alignment through QBO, Annual Planning, ELT Scorecard, and action tracking
Manage agenda creation, attendee curation, and cross-organizational communication with ELT core strategy and planning teams
Ensure planning deliverables and timelines stay on track
Partner with the Director of Strategy & Planning and Executive Assistant to anticipate needs and remove operational barriers
Support ad-hoc strategic priorities
Synthesize complex information and translate strategy into clear direction for working teams
Surface insights that keep the organization aligned to priorities
Lead projects or operational processes from planning through completion
Help ensure planning cycles run on time and the Corporate Planning function operates efficiently and effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of related experience, or Master’s degree plus 4 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience
At least 4 years of professional experience in business operations, corporate planning, executive support, or similar functions
At least 2 years of experience requiring cross-functional coordination at the executive or senior management level
At least 2 years of experience leading projects or operational processes across one or more teams or business functions from planning through completion
Experience delivering work across multiple concurrent priorities when requirements, timelines, or available information change
Preferred: experience supporting executive leadership, C-suite, or ELT environments
Preferred: familiarity with strategic planning, business planning, or corporate governance processes
Preferred: experience with project management or process optimization methodologies
Preferred: strong executive presence and ability to influence across organizational boundaries without direct authority
Preferred: experience with business intelligence tools or data synthesis platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid employee birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies