Director Orchestrator, Business evolution and New Offer readiness

Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Director Orchestrator, Business evolution and New Offer readiness Location: San Jose, California, US Additional Location(s) US West Coast or Central Area of Interest Business Strategy and Operations Job Type Professional Cloud and Data Center Job Id 1315470 Have you ever wanted to be part of developing technology strategy and driving business transformation at the same time? Cisco is undergoing a significant business evolution. At the center of it is the convergence of product portfolio and platforms, the evolution of our engineering culture and practices, and the transition to Cloud and as-a-Service (portfolio, and Customer and Partner experience). The breadth of our portfolio is a key differentiator for Cisco and it is key to our Customer's ability to address the complexities that exist in today's world of rapid digitization. Evolving our business to make it easier to consume our portfolio of offers is at the core of this evolution. Who we are In order to enable this evolution, Cisco's C-suite has tasked our team, the Business Evolution and Product Readiness office with leading key transformation efforts. This includes the overall orchestration and interlock between transformation tracks like Enterprise Networking & Cloud portfolio, Platform Strategy, and as-a-Service transition. The office is also responsible for facilitating the development of the company's overall Platform strategy, and for leading the cross-company readiness of strategic and new offers like consumption and as-a-Service. We are part of the Enterprise Networking & Cloud Business Entity and we are tasked with driving these efforts across other Business Entities and functions in the company. What you'll do You will be one of few hard working, experienced, forward thinking, multifaceted, leaders ready to take action. To start, and over the medium term, you will help develop and lead the execution of our Platform Strategy by facilitating efforts across Business Units. As the strategic agenda of the company evolves, you will lead efforts typically related to new and strategic offers and business models. This will provide you visibility at the highest levels and will influence the most strategic efforts to the business. Responsibilities For every strategic effort, typically lasting a couple of years, and starting with the Platform strategy your responsibilities will include the list below:

• Lead cross-business units and functions to develop a strategy and an execution plan.
• Facilitate Sr. leadership and middle management alignment and issue resolution.
• Develop readiness plans and drive execution by relentlessly focusing on the Customer and the Partner experiences and helping our product development teams keep that focus.
• Proactively identify and anticipate roadblocks of technical, business, political, or organizational nature and actively seek for resolution including the most senior levels in the organization.
• Facilitate the identification and the development of capabilities needed across the company to support the specific transformation effort.
• Build an environment of trust, that encourages people to innovate and lead through complexities
• Build an operating model that induces the teams to continuously adapt based on insights.
• Lead a small team composed of likely 1 to 4 employees or consulting resources which will vary depending on the effort you are leading at the time. To be successful in this role you will:
  • Understand the markets Cisco operates in and the kind of technology and services we provide
  • Be knowledgeable and deeply interested in the business and organizational aspects of transformation
  • Have significant knowledge about technology platforms and platform suites
  • Be willing and eager to take action
  • Be constantly curious and seek for the crux of issues, the possible alternatives to opportunities and barrier mitigation, and the behavior and motivation of the people involved
  • Seek to influence with compassion, knowledge, passion, and value-orientation
  • Present and facilitate discussions at all levels of the organization with intentional outcomes
  • Be effective with few resources reporting to you at any given time, as well as large amounts of people dotted line to you. Qualifications:
    • 15+ years of experience in different aspects of Product Management, from technical to Go-To-Market
    • Entrepreneurship, creative problem-solving skills, and a strong desire to make an impact
    • Expertise in Design Thinking and other facilitation techniques and tools
    • Proven track record in leading cross-company teams
    • Solid understanding of technologies in Cisco's portfolio
    • Experience in transitioning an organization from a product to a platform approach, including both technology as well as Go-To-Market aspects of it
    • Deep knowledge and experience with Consumption and as-a-Service models
    • 10+ years in leadership positions with considerable power of influence at senior levels
    • MBA is preferable 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! Sign up to receive notifications of similar jobs 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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