Description
As a Corporate Development Acquisition Integration Manager for Corporate Development Integration (CDI), you will operate across both the design and the day-to-day execution of Cisco’s M&A integration practice.
You will help evolve the integration methodology, operating model, and playbooks that define how Cisco integrates acquired businesses, and you will deploy, coach, and optimize those capabilities on active deals so the team executes consistently across every integration.
You will drive innovation by helping define the AI strategy and roadmap for the practice , then getting hands on keys to build it.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 6-8 years of experience in program management, business process transformation, or a similar business operations role, ideally within M&A integration or a large, matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated experience designing or redesigning operating models, methodologies, or business processes.
- Experience piloting or applying AI tools to improve business processes or decision-making.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on M&A integration experience spanning both integration build and deal execution.
- Hands-on experience building and deploying AI agents, automations, or other AI-enabled tools, from prototype through production adoption.
- Strong process build and process intelligence skills , using KPIs, metrics, and operational analytics to identify bottlenecks and prioritize improvements.
- Experience coaching teams and driving adoption.
- Executive presence and change leadership skills, with the ability to align stakeholders and build sponsorship for new ways of working.
The starting salary range posted for this position is $148,800.00 to $208,200.00 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.