US Commercial SE Strategy & Growth Leader

Cisco Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 156,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cisco Systems in the United States is seeking a Senior Leader to drive strategy and operations for the US Commercial Solutions Engineering team. You will translate business goals into actionable engineering actions, coordinate cross‑functional priorities, and elevate performance through data‑driven insights.

You will mentor leaders, align sales engineering with global objectives, and foster a culture of accountability and results while shaping the company’s growth in a fast‑moving market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, program management, or pre‑sales engineering.
• Proven field experience as a Solutions Engineer with an understanding of US Commercial business/market landscape and portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business‑related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Salesforce, data analysis, and modern AI‑driven productivity platforms.
• Proven experience in defining KPIs, monitoring performance, and executing strategic planning in large organizations.
• Strong critical thinking skills with a proven track record of driving innovation and change management in complex environments.
• Executive presence with superior verbal and written communication skills for high‑level storytelling and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Growth: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for the SE team to support US Commercial 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 US Commercial 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 US Commercial SE community to ensure our impact and requirements are represented within the broader Americas and Global SE organizations.

Skills

Strategy & ops

Solutions Engineer

Salesforce & analytics

KPI development

Executive communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

AI productivity tools

Job description

Cisco Systems in the United States is seeking a Senior Leader to drive strategy and operations for the US Commercial Solutions Engineering team. You will translate business goals into actionable engineering actions, coordinate cross‑functional priorities, and elevate performance through data‑driven insights.

You will mentor leaders, align sales engineering with global objectives, and foster a culture of accountability and results while shaping the company’s growth in a fast‑moving market.