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USA Public Sector Solution Engineer Strategy & Planning Manager

StrategyStrategyFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 1984H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$179.9K - $242.6K / year

Seniority

Lead

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Job Description

USA Public Sector Solution Engineer Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco

Role Description Reporting to the US Public Sector (USPS) Senior Director of Solutions Engineering, the USPS Engineering Strategy & Planning (S&P) Leader will drive a high level of efficiency and effectiveness across the engineering organization. You will work closely with peers in other theaters to share and replicate success, with Americas and WW Solutions Engineering S&P to align as well as advocate for our customer’s and engineer’s needs. - Lead creation, definition, communication and execution of key USPS Engineering priorities aligned to USPS and Americas/WW Engineering priorities. - Own the USPS Engineering operating calendar, including regular senior engineering leadership calls, DE/PE calls, SE Leader meetings and SE all-hands. - Ensure clear communication and timely execution of key activities and deadlines related to recognition, development, initiatives, etc. - Ensure SEs and SE Leaders are enabled with the tools, data and training to execute all core growth priorities and transformational initiatives. - Maintain a pulse on the engineering organization. - Act as a representative of the USPS Engineering organization in cross-functional forums, advocating for the USPS customer base and engineering community. - Lead key processes to align the USPS architecture teams with the portfolio team. Qualifications - Field Sales Engineering experience with a consistent track record of success. - Deep understanding of Cisco's portfolio, tools, processes and sales motions including software sales (land/adopt/expand/renew). - 5+ years of validated experience in leading operations, program management or strategy development. - Experience working with Federal, State and Local Governments or Education customers (Higher Education or K12). - Experience working in large, sophisticated organizations. - Successful track record of outstanding performance and strong leadership skills. - Strong process and change management orientation, with a consistent record of solving sophisticated business problems and crafting viable solutions. - Strong verbal and written communications skills. - Strong quantitative and analytical skills. - Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Requirements - MBA or equivalent preferred but not required. 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness. - 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees. - Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees. - 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter. - Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.

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