USA Public Sector Solution Engineer Strategy & Planning Manager

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.