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Business Operations Manager (Onsite)

Cisco · San Jose, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.

About the role

You are a problem solver and looking for continuous product improvement. You love to learn, grow, and work in a constantly evolving environment. You are a self-starter who thrives with learning information quickly and uses resources to research and resolve issues. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Decisions impact the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own function/client group, contributions may result in business or process improvements
  • Manages medium to large sized projects with moderate to high risk, solution may require collaboration among cross-functional teams, there may be multiple interdependencies, and the solution could impact many applications
  • Solves highly complex problems and is able to identify viable and often innovative options, and uses analytical skills and judgment to recommend an appropriate solution
  • Helps drive process and manage projects
  • Identifies risks to project success and creates mitigation plans
  • Manages project delivery process, scope and costs of complex projects with minimal supervision, drives completion of the project and mentors other team members
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026

This is an onsite role based in Cisco's San Jose, CA office.

Meet the Team

We are Cisco's Failure Analysis & Prevention team, which plays a critical role in ensuring high Customer/Product quality. The Technology and Quality organization is responsible for delivering customer-focused quality, reliability solutions and infrastructure for Cisco products. It is committed to driving a competitive advantage for Cisco by ensuring innovation and excellence in manufacturing technology, test, and component engineering, NPI, and closed-loop quality management.

Your Impact

You are a problem solver and looking for continuous product improvement. You love to learn, grow, and work in a constantly evolving environment. You are a self-starter who thrives with learning information quickly and uses resources to research and resolve issues.

  • Decisions impact the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own function/client group; contributions may result in business or process improvements
  • Manages medium to large sized projects with moderate to high risk; solution may require collaboration among cross-functional teams; there may be multiple...

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