The application window is expected to close on: 08/14/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Location: Anywhere in the US

Hybrid if in San Jose CA or San Francisco, California Remote if no office is local.

Meet the Team

The Data Analytics and Operations team is responsible for transforming enterprise data into strategic insights that guide critical business decisions across the organization. This team plays a central role in connecting data assets with business intelligence platforms to ensure leaders have accurate, actionable information that supports global growth initiatives. The group consists of experienced analysts and operations specialists who collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams throughout the company. With a strong focus on scalability, governance, and operational efficiency, the team ensures that data remains accessible, secure, and aligned with evolving business priorities. It is an exciting environment where analytics, strategy, and operational excellence come together to drive innovation and measurable business impact.

Your Impact

Lead the strategy and execution of the company’s data analytics and operations roadmap to align enterprise data capabilities with corporate growth objectives. Oversee the delivery of high-impact business intelligence solutions to ensure organizational data is accurate, accessible, and effectively used to inform strategic decision-making. Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define key performance indicators and deliver data-driven insights that improve operational efficiency, profitability, and customer experience. Establish and enforce global data governance and compliance standards to maintain data integrity, privacy, and regulatory alignment. Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of analytics and operations professionals while evolving scalable reporting frameworks and data-driven business processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field

10–12+ years of experience in business intelligence, strategic data analytics, or operations management

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role managing analytics or operations teams

Demonstrated experience with business intelligence and data visualization platforms such as Tableau or Power BI, including SQL-based reporting

Experience managing large-scale business operations, process improvement initiatives, and performance benchmarking programs

Preferred Qualifications

MBA degree

Experience in the networking, software-as-a-service (SaaS), or telecommunications industry

Experience in predictive modeling, market analysis, or AI-driven business forecasting

Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies

Experience supporting organizational change management initiatives

Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $220,300.00 to $283,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, shor