Head of Business Planning

The application window is expected to close on: 08/17/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

You will be a key leader within the Cisco Security Trust & Organization, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Trust & Compliance. You are responsible for driving strategy, operational scale, and cross-functional execution across the enterprise compliance portfolio.

Define and operationalize long-term compliance and cloud assurance strategies, ensuring efficient regional market access and regulatory readiness.

Drive standardization, automation, and portfolio governance across multi-cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments.

AI & Automation: Lead initiatives to scale compliance operations through AI and intelligent workflow integration, reducing manual effort and enhancing audit readiness.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Engineering, Product, Security, Legal, and GTM teams to improve execution and remove blockers.

Data-Driven Insights: Develop executive-ready dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decision-making and program maturity.

Regional Readiness, Governance & Cross-Functional Operations

Operational Planning: Support the planning and execution of regional cloud compliance availability, certification expansion, and regulated market readiness.

Lead initiatives across Product, Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, PMO, and GTM teams to improve execution, alignment, and operational scalability.

Influence stakeholders through strong collaboration and data-driven insights to remove operational blockers and improve organizational communication.

Market Enablement: Assist with market access impact analysis and certification prioritization to support global business growth and customer trust.

Market Monitoring: Develop and enhance monitoring processes to identify emerging compliance and regulatory trends, enabling proactive risk management and supporting competitive advantage.

You possess a passion for operational transformation and have a demonstrated ability to navigate complex challenges to achieve business results.

7+ years of experience in cloud security, compliance, strategic operations, or technical program management.

3+ years leading cross-functional programs or strategic projects in cloud/enterprise technology environments.

Deep expertise in cloud security and compliance frameworks (e.g., Proven ability to drive enterprise transformation and operational maturity.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

CISSP, CISM, PMP, CISA, CRISC) are highly preferred.

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.

Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. The starting salary range posted for this position is $155,500.00 to $226,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. 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.

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 ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next

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. 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%; 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.

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.

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