Technology can connect us, empower us, and drive us. At Cisco Meraki, we believe that by simplifying powerful technology, we can free passionate people to focus on their mission. Do you share our beliefs?

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Operations Architecture and Strategy to craft and deliver on the systems, structures, and internal partnerships needed to execute on new areas of growth and transformation in our business. Reporting to Meraki’s Senior Director of Operations, you will work closely with our Product, Operations, Strategy, and Finance teams to turn our future business outcomes into tangible requirements and plans for our operating teams. And you will be a voice for Operations in critical, enterprise-level, cross-functional initiatives, guiding new systems/processes/architecture to help us execute in a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Partner across Meraki and other Cisco teams to serve as a key Operations subject matter authority to help define the long-term operating model for Meraki Operations.
• Guide the design and implementation of Operations architecture needed for new revenue streams and Meraki’s Next Generation Operating Model.
• Bring disparate teams together into a common blueprinting framework – to allow the organization to better plan new business strategies and deliver horizontally optimized solutions.
• Be a gatekeeper to ensure objectives are clear and success measures defined before efforts move into execution.
• Uphold and model our values of Simplify Everything, Everybody In, Care Deeply, and Be Brave!

You are:

• Outstandingly clear. You are able to distill complicated ideas to just the right number of words. You are a deep listener and can pinpoint what compels an audience.
• Creative. You can see a problem from different perspectives, and you build an environment that builds creative thought and action in others.
• Data-obsessed. You use data to make decisions and measure efficiency. You set measures for success and are committed to quantifying the impact.
• Fiercely collaborative. You take an organization-level view and are equally invested in the success of other departments. You invite and act on different points of view.
• Value accelerator. You make it easy for others to collaborate and contribute. You take the time to detail concepts into designs that others can use.

Key Experience:

• Leading high-visibility, enterprise-level initiatives.
• Working in large-scale operations systems with an understanding of how to integrate and craft those systems to meet business outcomes.
• Operations, Strategy, Architecture, and Program Execution and 4+ years of demonstrated ability working with leaders at a senior level.

While we have some generous benefits, like our onsite gym with weekly fitness and yoga classes, daily catered lunch, and paid time off to volunteer, what truly makes Cisco special are the people. People at Cisco keep the culture strong and make working here exciting, meaningful, and rewarding.

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.

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, encourage innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We're building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.