Cisco · 1 day ago
Director Operations
Austin, Texas, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $258K/yr
12+ years expCisco is a leader in revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. They are seeking a Director of Operations to manage the operational aspects of the Office of the CMO, ensuring seamless communication and execution of priorities for the Chief Marketing Officer and senior leadership team.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the operational deputy to the VP, Strategy & Operations (VP/SPO), ensuring the smooth functioning of OCMO
Manage the CMO’s email inbox; ensuring timely and appropriate responses or delegation
Act as the “traffic controller” for all priority deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and strategic alignment through effective AI-led project management
Maintain awareness of timelines, cross-functional dependencies, and risks; anticipate needs and proactively escalate or resolve issues (using precision and judgment) to address potential roadblocks before they impact delivery
Enable the daily operations of the CMO and VP/SPO by bridging the most strategic objectives to their agendas
Design and lead the operational cadence of the SLT, including weekly meetings, offsites, and quarterly reviews
Own agenda design, materials preparation, follow-up actions, and progress tracking to ensure meetings drive clarity, decisions, and accountability
Implement decision-tracking and reporting mechanisms leveraging AI to drive follow-through on leadership commitments
Establish and continuously refine operating mechanisms, ensuring world-class consistency, efficiency, and rigor
Provide day-to-day operational leadership with the CMO’s Executive Assistant and Executive Communications Leader (without direct-line management); ensure alignment, role clarity, and smooth execution
Serve as an integrator across other Executive Leadership Team organizations by bridging information, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring tight coordination
Navigate matrixed teams with strategic insight and executive presence
Ensure CMO preparedness for meetings, including creation of briefings
Build and maintain AI-first systems, SOPs, and processes that strengthen the scalability and performance of OCMO
Drive improvements to workflow, governance, document hygiene, and cross-functional operating models
Instill high standards of executional rigor, confidentiality, and responsiveness across all touchpoints with the CMO
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in operations, chief of staff roles, strategy, program management, or consulting – with preference for experience operating in global, matrixed enterprises
Proven success enabling C-suite executives in a high-velocity environment
Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills; adept at managing multiple competing deadlines without compromising quality
Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communications; ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across senior leadership teams
Mastery in building and improving processes, workflows, and governance models
Demonstrated commitment to a growth mindset throughout your career
Preferred
Expertise in tools and certifications are an added bonus, along with demonstrated examples of AI usage for an executive office
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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