Lead, Business Operations

Cisco

. Manage a team to enable efficiency and bring transformation to life .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $151,000 - $195,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in supply chain finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis, while effectively managing teams to drive strategic alignment and process optimization. Proven ability to deliver data-driven insights and coordinate risk mitigation strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

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Supply Chain FinanceBudgetingCost AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentFinancial Planning

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Hard Skills

ForecastingProcess OptimizationData AnalysisPerformance BenchmarkingResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI EnablementFinancial Oversight

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain StrategyTransformationManagement ConsultingOperational ImpactCapital Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team to enable efficiency and bring transformation to life
Track and report on key initiatives, wins, and progress
Drive business operations through strategic alignment, process optimization, and financial oversight
Maintain fiscal accountability for overhead spend and capital processes
Manage resource allocations
Coordinate risk mitigation strategies
Deliver data, metrics, and processes to drive decisions on site enablement
Act as the primary link between the leadership team and key priorities and deliverables
Work closely with the Office of the Chief Supply Chain Officer on financial and cost management, AI enablement, opportunity identification, and benchmarking

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in supply chain finance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and business case development
Experience with supply chain strategy, business planning, or transformation
Strong analytical skills to benchmark performance, identify improvement opportunities, and quantify financial and operational impact
Management consulting experience at the Project Leader (PL) or Principal level preferred
Exposure to supply chain strategy, finance, or transformation preferred
Prior experience in hardware supply chains preferred
Strong foundation in financial planning, cost management, and business case development preferred
Ability to benchmark performance, prioritize opportunities, and translate strategy into measurable financial and operational outcomes preferred

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, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
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 may be available for non-sales roles