Business Analysis Manager

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MEET THE TEAM
The Commerce Product Management & Engineering (CPM&E) team drives Cisco’s growth by enabling seamless software procurement through Public Cloud Marketplaces like AWS, Azure, and Google. We bridge the gap between complex business requirements and scalable technical execution to ensure Cisco remains a leader in cloud-based software delivery!
Our global, matrixed team is comprised of strategic thinkers, data analysts, and engineers who thrive on solving complex commerce challenges. We are a collaborative group that values innovation and operational excellence in a rapidly evolving market.
Joining us means playing a direct role in shaping how millions of customers access and purchase Cisco’s software portfolio!

YOUR IMPACT
Lead the optimization of Cisco’s PCM route-to-market by bridging business requirements and technical execution to ensure operational excellence. Partner with IT, Finance, and Business Operations to integrate our Indirect model into PCM platforms for seamless, scalable software delivery. Generate data-driven intelligence using predictive analytics and AI/ML insights to substantiate strategic recommendations and drive business value. Conduct deep-dive assessments of market and technology attributes to develop business cases that accelerate PCM adoption. Facilitate alignment between internal business units and external Cloud Service Providers to ensure the successful execution of our commerce initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field with 5+ years of professional experience in software/SaaS, cloud delivery, or commerce operations.
•  Hands-on experience with top-tier cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco Commerce systems and Buying Programs.
• Knowledge of Public Cloud Marketplace operations transaction models.
• Proven track record of executing projects using Agile methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong ability to synthesize complex data into actionable leadership recommendations.
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills for navigating cross-functional environments and influencing stakeholders.
• Experience leveraging AI/ML-driven insights to optimize business processes.
• Passion for continuous process improvement and "smarter, not harder" problem-solving.
• Ability to challenge assumptions respectfully to drive strategic alignment.
   

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 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 determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.