Business Operations Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026<p><span><b><span>Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received</span></b><span>.</span></span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Business Operations Manager Role:</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span> <br/></span><b><span>Position Summary</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span>The Business Operations Manager supports the financial and operational management functions of FGS organization, with a primary focus on budget forecasting, procurement operations, financial reporting, and cross-functional <span>coordination.  </span></span></p><p><span>This role partners closely with the Chief of Staff, Finance, technical managers, vendors, and procurement teams to support quarterly budget planning, purchasing activities, invoice tracking, and operational reporting across multiple cost centers. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b><span> </span></p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Facilitate daily budget forecast updates using GL data, actuals, planned expenses, and other financial inputs across multiple cost centers and quarterly budget cycles. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Partner with the Chief of Staff and Finance teams to support forecasting activities, budget planning, and financial operations management for an annual budget of approximately $40M. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Support procurement strategy and execution activities for software, infrastructure, hardware, consulting services, maintenance, and other related purchases. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Coordinate procurement activities with vendors, suppliers, Global Procurement Services (GPS), Finance, and internal stakeholders. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Submit and manage procurement requests through the purchasing lifecycle, including <span>requisition-to-purchase</span> order (PR to PO) processing and invoice tracking. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Provide regular procurement status updates, order tracking, and purchasing visibility to leadership and technical managers. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Assist management teams with quarterly accrual activities and financial close support. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Generate budgetary reports, forecasting data, presentations, and financial analysis for Finance, Business Operations, technical leadership, and organizational management. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, financial procedures, and operational governance requirements. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Support reporting, data analysis, and operational planning activities using enterprise financial and procurement systems. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, technical managers, procurement teams, and organizational leadership to support operational objectives and business priorities. </p><p><span> </span></p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Experience using financial and procurement systems such as: </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Hyperion Essbase </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Oracle Smart View </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>SAP BI </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>SAP Ariba </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Oracle iProcurement </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Experience preparing operational and financial reporting for leadership audiences. </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Familiarity with corporate procurement policies and financial governance practices. </p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Core Competencies</span></b><span> </span></p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Budget Forecasting &amp; Financial Analysis </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Procurement Operations </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Financial Reporting </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Vendor &amp; Stakeholder Coordination </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Operational Planning </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Cross-Functional Collaboration </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Attention to Detail </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Data Analysis &amp; Reporting </p><p>·<span><span>      </span> </span>Process &amp; Policy Compliance </p><p><span>Communication &amp; Organization </span></p><p></p><h1>Why Cisco? </h1><p>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.</p><p>Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.