CDA Business Development Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking an ASEAN CDA Business Manager to lead project management initiatives across Southeast Asia. This role involves enhancing Cisco's reputation through successful project execution in sectors such as Education, Cybersecurity, and Health. Ideal candidates will possess strong program management skills and relevant degrees/certifications to drive strategic growth.

Benefits

Flexible Vacation Time Off

Paid Time Off for Volunteering

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Employee Resource Organizations

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in program management and strategic project execution.
• Background in AI, Data Centre, and Cybersecurity is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills with government and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of CDA program across ASEAN countries.
• Manage project budgets and ensure compliance with governance.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to support program success.

Skills

Program Management

Business Analysis

Change Management

Education

BSC / MSC / MBA in Computer Studies/Information Systems/Software Engineering

Diploma or Degree in Accounting and Finance

Job description

AI or Artificial Intelligence, Cloud and Data Center, Security

Job Id

1443361

The ASEAN CDA Business Manager is responsible for project ideation, development, management and successful delivery of the CDA program across our ASEAN countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam. You will work closely with the local and regional Cisco country CDA stakeholders, country leadership, finance, legal and other supporting functions in ensuring the program runs securely and as per the CDA governance and compliance process. You will partner with and support the local CDA project teams to deliver outcomes that benefit the country/economies and Cisco.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Country Digitization Acceleration (CDA) program for the ASEAN region from an execution standpoint – Including end to end project management and the management of the CDA Program Budget allocated to the ASEAN countries.
• Responsible for planning and executing projects centred around strategic growth areas and white spaces to build new revenue opportunities for Cisco in prioritised sectors including Education, Health, Transport, Cyber Security, Critical National Infrastructure, SME & Sustainability.
• Enhance Cisco reputation at the ASEAN country level through project success stories and local engagement.
• Develop a long-lasting relationship and Cisco mindshare with Government, consultants, partners, and system integrators.
• Lead and execute the complete life cycle of projects (Initiation, Planning, execution, and benefit realization etc);
• Budget planning across the different investment areas with CDA leadership team. Work to define, track, and manage quarterly/yearly commit for the investment spend.
• Closely monitor the project executions for actual investment usage whilst ensuring purchasing policy compliance. Additionally, work with different stakeholders for target ROI realisations.
• Support resource management, such as demand/supply tracker and maintain the team list.
• Prepare detailed execution reports for all CDA investment projects for respective program stakeholders, with a focus on investment, ROI, and project progress.
• Work closely with a cross-functional team (Procurement, Finance, Payables, sales, AS, etc) for smooth execution and functioning of the CDA program.
• Raise Purchase Orders in the Cisco procurement tool as per Cisco requirements and track approver for all the Invoices for the payment against the PO basis deliverables and milestones.
• Track and support the clearing of roadblocks for the smooth running of projects.
• Help assemble CDA project business case for funding approval, Partner Selection, and Project Business Justification.
• Support the design, development, presentation, and positioning of our CDA approach internally within Cisco and externally with customers and partners.
• Together with the Cisco ASEAN and Country SLT, support the CDA process activities for developing the offering to meet the government's national digitisation agenda.

Expertise in program management and demonstrated strengths in business analysis, change management, technology, and strategic or analytical policy capabilities.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSC / MSC / MBA in Computer Studies/Information Systems/Software Engineering or any related qualifications.
• AI, Data Centre, Cybersecurity learning / certifications
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting and Finance or any related qualifications

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