Acquisition Integration Manager
About The Position
As an Integration Program Manager (IPM) for Corporate Development Integration (CDI), the Acquisition Integration Manager is an acquisition integration leader accountable for program-managing development of the integration plan, alignment of pillar and function strategies and plans, and execution of those plans. The role facilitates analysis, communication, collaboration, and monitoring of the integration plan and its objectives, and drives cross-functional alignment between Cisco and acquired-company designees to achieve targeted outcomes. As needed, the manager facilitates use of Cisco’s integration practice tools and approach with Cisco teams and target-company subject matter authorities to clarify objectives. The role also drives planning readouts, summarizing work from the target and Cisco to build executive consensus. The acquisition integration ecosystem is a close-knit, cross-functional team that helps acquired businesses succeed at Cisco and achieve agreed-upon business outcomes. At select locations, Finance organization employees generally follow a hybrid model with two days of in-office attendance each week, subject to limited exceptions.
Requirements
- Experience leading large-scale improvement efforts across multiple organizational functions in a global Fortune 500 company or similar matrixed organization.
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in project management or a similar business role.
- Analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of mergers and acquisitions processes.
- Experience in program management or stakeholder management.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills to develop team members and align stakeholders.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and plan sophisticated, challenging deliverables to drive results.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to explain concepts in a way that helps people bridge to their future and see what is possible.
Responsibilities
- Program-manage development of the acquisition integration plan.
- Align pillar and function strategies and plans, and support execution of those plans.
- Facilitate analysis, communication, collaboration, and monitoring of the integration plan and its objectives.
- Drive cross-functional alignment between Cisco teams and acquired-company designees to achieve targeted outcomes.
- Facilitate use of integration practice tools and approaches with Cisco and target-company subject matter authorities as needed to clarify objectives.
- Drive planning readouts and summarize the work of the target and Cisco to support executive consensus.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment vesting conditions
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid day off for employee’s birthday
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Four paid personal wellness days
- Paid vacation time for non-exempt employees
- Flexible vacation time off program for eligible exempt employees
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales employees, subject to Cisco policies
- Sales incentive compensation for employees on sales plans, subject to the applicable Cisco plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
