Leader, Business Operations - Meraki

Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

As a member of the Cisco Meraki community, you'll quickly learn the phrase 'Meraki Magic' - a term we use to describe the intangible yet palpable feeling of our spirited culture. Employees have described 'Meraki Magic' as "doing things in a way that have never been done before" and "the people". The magic that Merakians bring to the table is woven into the fabric of our unique culture and reflected in both our products and values.Our four core values: 'care deeply', 'everybody in', 'simplify everything', and 'be brave', shape our innovative and welcoming work culture. As a leader in cloud-managed IT, Cisco Meraki offers employees the opportunity to become bold future-shapers at the forefront of technology.About the Role:You will be a Leader, Business Operations within the Cisco Networking (CN) Business Operations organization helping to drive our operating motions across Cisco Networking's Sr. Leadership team.Who You'll Work With:You will collaborate and work closely with teams within Global Business Operations, across CN, other Cisco organizations, and with cross-functional partners to support the BU Product Management and Engineering teamsWhat You'll Do:

• Drive execution of Long Range Strategy Planning and QBO Activities.
• Build strong partnership with CN CoS Community and cross functional partners to coordinate and drive the Run the business motions.
• Lead special projects/initiatives within the organization as needed
• Drive the capture and tracking of SVP level action items.
• Coordinate and facilitate General Manager level interlocksAbout You:
  • Comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization - quickly developing trust, communicating and driving active discussions
  • Highly respected by senior leaders, with a consistent track record of delivering high-value results with limited direction
  • High-energy, strategic problem solver with excellent judgment and a real passion for learning
  • Capability to influence senior executives through strength of ideas, story-telling through data, and personality
  • Ability to work and lead cross-functionally
  • Strong communication skills to deliver impartial and unbiased results
  • You are excited to collaborate with the team, and you are self-managed, detailed and creative in finding solutions and answers
  • Relevant work experience in an operations or project/program management role
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast pasted and high-demand environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, ExcelLife at Cisco Meraki: Work How You Feel Most Empowered Our hybrid work model prioritizes work-life balance by offering employees the flexibility and autonomy to work outside of the office, or in-person with their team. We believe that if employees work how they feel most empowered, everyone benefits, including our customers.We offer exciting benefits and perks, including Paid-Time-Off (PTO), Volunteer-Time-Off (VTO), and on-site health and wellness opportunities, among many other perks. Our goal is to support the whole you.To learn more about benefits and perks offered at Cisco Meraki .Need to be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.At Cisco Meraki, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We're building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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