Strategic Planning: crafting and implementing strategic plans that are in line with Cisco Systems' overarching goals and objectives. This involves identifying important priorities, defining strategic initiatives, and establishing metrics to measure progress and success.
Process Optimisation: Identifying inefficiencies or areas for improvement, and implementing changes to optimize workflow, increase productivity, and enhance operational efficiency.
Team Leadership and Development: Offer guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation, and empowering individuals to achieve their maximum potential.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation by fostering innovation. It is important to constantly explore new ideas, technologies, and methodologies in order to improve processes, products, and services.
Apply data-driven insights to make informed decisions and strategically plan for success. Extract valuable insights, and transform findings into practical strategies and initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: effectively communicate organisational goals, progress, and challenges, actively seek feedback, and cultivate strong relationships to promote alignment and garner support.
Change Management: Leading change initiatives, effectively communicating changes, addressing concerns, and ensuring smooth transitions.
Project Management: Defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure successful execution and delivery.
Effective Risk Management and Compliance: Recognize and address operational risks, adhere to regulatory requirements, and establish suitable controls
Performance Measurement and Reporting: Develop performance metrics, monitor key performance indicators and generate reports to effectively track progress, evaluate outcomes, and make informed decisions based on data.
Qualifications:
5 - 7 years of experience in Channel Operations, business operations or project/program management
Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and analytical skills
Proficient on Excel, Power Point, data storytelling and process design
5 - 7 years experience working with cross functional teams in a fast-paced environment
High degree of leadership, motivation, autonomy in work, and organizational skills required
Ability to deliver on multiple and competing projects
Confirmed analytical skills with an emphasis on execution
Upbeat, personable, and comfortable working with just about anybody
Knowledge of Cisco’s business model, processes and operations is a plus
Must be based in the UK. Position does not offer work sponsorship.