Cisco · 6 hours ago
Manager, Strategy & Planning
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$174K/yr - $232K/yr
6+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. They are seeking a Manager for their AI & Automation Center, responsible for building and scaling Cisco's AI governance function, developing AI policies, and managing AI tool governance to ensure responsible innovation across the company.
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Responsibilities
Develop & Operationalize AI Policy: Partner with Legal to design and implement clear, practical governance policies and technical standards for the entire internal AI lifecycle, from data sourcing to deployment
Manage AI Tool & Vendor Governance: Own and operate the end-to-end process for evaluating, approving, and managing third-party AI tools and vendors, balancing innovation with risk management
Orchestrate Cross-Functional Engagement: Act as the central point of contact for AI governance, triaging requests and orchestrating engagement with key partners in Legal, Privacy, Security, and Procurement to ensure comprehensive risk review
Own the AI Asset Inventory: Manage the central AI asset inventory, providing a single source of truth to guide AI observability & monitoring efforts
Contribute to AI Strategy: Connect governance work back to the team's strategic mandate by using insights from the vendor and policy landscape to inform our forward-looking research and recommendations
Champion Responsible AI: Develop and deliver training and communications to educate internal teams on AI risks, policies, and best practices
Qualification
Required
6+ years experience in Product Management, Technical Program Management, Management Consulting, or Corporate Strategy
Demonstrated experience operating at the intersection of technology and business engaging both senior executives and technical engineering teams
Experience deploying AI solutions in enterprise environments, focusing on integrating AI capabilities rather than developing AI products
Strong background in enterprise or large technology companies driving AI adoption and deployment
Preferred
MBA (or equivalent educational & practical background) with executive presence, skilled at uniting stakeholders and structuring presentation decks
Experienced in producing content tailored for senior managers through VP level, effectively driving projects forward
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 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
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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