Business Value Advisor

Cisco; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc in Wallisellen, Switzerland, is seeking a Business Value Advisor to bridge AI, data, and business outcomes for global enterprises. You will translate complex tech stacks into strategic value, lead high-level discussions with the C-suite, and partner with Sales, Engineering, and Customer Success to deliver impact.

The role emphasizes Swiss market localization, financial ROI modeling, and AI-enabled operating models.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transformation, management consulting, or value selling.
• Proven advisory experience with technology-led change.
• Fluent in German and English; French or Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect business cases blending financial rigor with AI-driven data strategies.
• Lead discussions with C-suite to translate tech into business outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver a unified, value-led customer experience.
• Tailor AI and data strategies to Swiss market nuances.
• Contribute to thought leadership that influences executives and investments.

Skills

German (fluency)

English (fluency)

French or Italian beneficial

Job description

Business Value Advisor, Splunk

Location: Wallisellen, Switzerland, Zurich, Switzerland

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Meet the Team:

Cisco and Splunk are uniting to redefine how global organizations harness data to power their business. Our team serves as a high-impact advisory group, acting as the strategic bridge between our unified AI, security, and observability capabilities and the C-suite’s most pressing business objectives. We operate at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and executive strategy, guiding our most strategic accounts through digital resilience, AI investments, and cloud transformation. You will join a collaborative environment that values strategic rigor and innovation, working alongside cross-functional partners to drive meaningful change. It is an exciting time to help shape the future of AI-integrated operations for the world’s largest organizations.

Your Impact:

• Architect compelling business cases that blend financial rigor with AI-driven data strategies to maximize client investments.
• Lead high-level discussions with C-suite stakeholders to translate our technical stack into tangible business outcomes.
• Orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams across Sales, Engineering, and Customer Success to deliver a unified, value-led customer experience.
• Tailor our global AI and data strategy to the specific cultural and business nuances of the Swiss market.
• Champion thought leadership initiatives to influence executives, shape markets, and elevate our advisory brand.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in top-tier transformation, management consulting, or relevant value selling
• Proven track record in technology-led advisory and change leadership
• Fluent in German & English both written & spoken. French & Italian would be beneficial

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building complex financial models for ROI across diverse product portfolios.
• Proficiency in facilitating design-thinking workshops.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling executive-level narratives and visual storytelling.
• Deep interest in the impact of AI on business models and AI-integrated operations.
• Proven experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments to drive investment consensus.

Why Cisco?

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.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.