Cisco Operations Manager 

Portugal 

426585056

As the trusted advisor to our clients, the Operations Manager is responsible for providing operational expertise and being accountable for the execution of performance management, enablement, readiness, and advocacy in areas that would save time and effort for our clients. Operational Managers also articulate Operations’ strategy and represent client experience and requirements.

The individual possesses the ability to identify automation opportunities, translate them into actionable digital use cases, and leverage AI to implement solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for driving AI and digitization initiatives by improving intent detection through testing and refining knowledge bases. They will oversee knowledge curation to ensure accurate and effective information dissemination and will enable and support partners in adopting AI technologies, including conducting partner demos. Additionally, the Operations Manager will collect and analyze use cases from partners to foster continuous improvement and innovation.

The Operations Manager will also support the implementation of new partner program Partner 360 by understanding program details and enabling partners for a seamless & successful transition.

• Proficiency in feeding and leveraging AI models to optimize and enhance internal productivity workflows
• Client Centricity – building strong partnerships with clients to understand their personas, business priorities, goals, and operational top of mind (understanding their structure, systems, requirements, and challenges)
• Experience Design – developing Ops Plans for clients which tie their goals to Operational goals and drive client productivity, profitability, and experience
• Operational Advisory – advocating and consulting on operational resources, driving process/tool/support model changes that improve the client experience, promote client self-sufficiency and readiness; coordinating large ad hoc requests or projects e.g., Mergers & Acquisitions
• Problem Identification and Solution Adoption – identifying and logging operational problems (process, policy, and capability) to drive simplification, automation, productivity and experience, driving client awareness and adoption of solutions and enhancements
• Communication Framework – informing, educating, and engaging clients on operations processes and changes across commerce and transformation
• Metrics that Matter – measuring performance through key outcome metrics and reviewing progress through quarterly operational reviews

• Good communication, (data) presentation, and relationship-building skills (English proficiency a must; Italian, German or other European languages advantageous)
• Experience in planning (project management) and analysis (analyzing trends and using data for problem identification and articulation)
• External stakeholder-facing experience in an operational capacity
• Deep operational knowledge (processes, policies, capabilities, approaches)

• Accountability for stakeholders' experience and operational performance
• Ability to handle escalations, including at the executive level
• Being quickly adaptable to changing priorities (taking ownership, while remaining flexible and resilient)
• Demonstrated ability to engage at executive level for regular operational reviews
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint