Sr Manager, PMO & Transformation

We are looking for a leader for our Business Process and Transformation office to craft and deliver the critical operating rhythms that enable program delivery and execution! Reporting to Meraki’s VP of Operations and as a member of the Operations Sr Staff team, you will work closely with all internal functional leaders using planning and program management to build clear pathways for business transformation and acceleration. You will lead our cross-functional program management efforts, working to deliver our highest priorities while structuring processes that reflect our values and best practices. And, you will be the voice of your team for critical, enterprise-level, multi-functional initiatives, guiding a clear vision on systems and motions needed in a high-growth business. Are you motivated by bringing just the right amount of process to drive outsized outcomes? Come join us!

• Own the Program Management & Transformation Office Directing and managing the day-to-day operations of the PMO, including planning, organizing, and directing projects.
• Ensure that programs are prioritized, completed within a framework, delivered on time and within budget, with progress communicated to stakeholders at all levels within the organization. 
• Establish a clear methodology for program management and delivery, working with stakeholders to set clear requirements, create end-to-end program plans, and identifying, mitigating, and escalating potential risks to program delivery.
• Partner with SVPs, GMs, and other Sr leaders across Cisco to orchestrate critical transformation initiatives, bringing the process and support needed to enable execution at scale, business acceleration, and data-based decision making.
• Lead, grow, and invest in a 20+ team of diverse program and change management professionals, building and sustaining an environment centered on trust, learning, belonging, and accountability.

• Outstandingly clear. You distill complicated ideas into just the right number of words, are a deep listener, and can pinpoint what compels and brings an audience along.
• Inspire Change. You build strong, positive relationships and can lead others to do what is vital. You can articulate a clear direction and design paths to deliver on outcomes.
• Data-obsessed. You use data to make decisions and measure efficiency. You are analytical, passionate about outcome delivery, and are committed to quantifying the impact.
• Collaborative. You take an organization-level view and are equally invested in the success of other groups. You invite and act on different points of view.
• Pragmatic. You are a critical thinker and problem solver. You orient to getting things done and believe in the power of progress.
• A career accelerator. You invest in your team’s development. You take the time to know what encourages and motivates each person and commit to making work significant.

• Leading high-visibility, enterprise-level, initiatives with high revenue/cost mitigation impact in dynamic environments with tight turnarounds
• Leading change to accelerate an organization’s business outcomes
• Designing systems using project lifecycle management (design, testing, implementation, and support)
• 10+ years of Business Process or consulting experience with 4+ years of leadership experience at a senior level.

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

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