SE Strategy & Growth Leader for AI

Cisco; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 199 000 - 274 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cisco seeks a Strategy & Planning Leader for Hyperscale & AI (HAI) to partner with the VP of Engineering, translating business objectives into actionable engineering strategies that drive growth. You will coordinate across Sales Engineering, Americas leadership, and Global SE to enable data-driven decisions and sustained performance.

You will foster a high-performance culture, define critical metrics, mentor team leaders, and ensure alignment with sales, marketing, and product strategies to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, program management, or pre-sales engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, data analysis, and modern AI-driven productivity platforms.
• Experience in defining KPIs, monitoring performance, and executing strategic planning in large organizations.

Responsabilités

• Strategic Planning & Growth: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for the SE team to support HAI growth objectives, aligning goals with broader sales, marketing, and product strategies.
• Strategic Alignment & Execution: Create and execute operational strategies that support SE and Architecture team objectives; identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and present insights to leadership.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Define success metrics and track progress against strategic objectives; monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of pre-sales strategies and initiatives.
• Data Analysis & Corrective Action: Analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions; establish a framework for continuous feedback and iteration.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Act as a central point of coordination between the HAI Sales Engineering team, Americas SE leadership, Global SE, Sales, and Marketing to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
• Professional Development & Mentorship: Identify skill needs and implement training programs to support the SE team; mentor and guide team leaders to enhance strategic thinking and technical capabilities.
• Culture & Advocacy: Foster a high-performance culture of inspiration and recognition, serving as the primary advocate for the HAI SE community to ensure our impact and requirements are represented within the broader Americas and Global SE organizations.

Connaissances

Strategy

Operations

Program management

Pre-sales engineering

Salesforce

Data analysis

AI productivity tools

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Cisco seeks a Strategy & Planning Leader for Hyperscale & AI (HAI) to partner with the VP of Engineering, translating business objectives into actionable engineering strategies that drive growth. You will coordinate across Sales Engineering, Americas leadership, and Global SE to enable data-driven decisions and sustained performance.

You will foster a high-performance culture, define critical metrics, mentor team leaders, and ensure alignment with sales, marketing, and product strategies to