CDI Acquisition Integration Manager

Cisco•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Corporate Development Acquisition Integration Manager for Corporate Development Integration (CDI), you will contribute to both the design and day-to-day execution of Cisco’s M&A integration practice. You will evolve the practice’s integration methodology, operating model, and playbooks, and deploy, coach, and optimize those capabilities on active deals so integrations are executed consistently. You will help define and build the practice’s AI strategy and roadmap, incubating next-generation capabilities and emerging technologies such as AI agents. Working with Integration Leads and deal teams on active deals, you will experiment with, refine, and deploy new tools and approaches; prioritize and pilot promising capabilities; measure their impact; and transition validated capabilities into standard practice. In partnership with the IMO and deal teams from diligence through execution, you will activate governance and best practices, including AI-enabled tools, validate plans, strengthen readiness, and identify process risks early. You will simplify and standardize processes, coach adoption of AI and other new capabilities across the integration community, and use practitioner feedback, adoption metrics, process performance, and AI-driven insights to continuously improve the methodology and roadmap. Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally follow a hybrid work model, with two days of in-office attendance each week and limited exceptions.

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.

Nice To Haves

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, including 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.

Responsibilities

Evolve Cisco’s M&A integration methodology, operating model, and playbooks.
Deploy, coach, and optimize integration capabilities on active deals.
Help define the AI strategy and roadmap for the integration practice and build related capabilities.
Incubate next-generation capabilities and emerging technologies, including AI agents, with Integration Leads and deal teams.
Experiment with, refine, and deploy new tools and approaches on active deals.
Prioritize and pilot promising capabilities, measure their impact, and transition validated capabilities into standard practice.
Partner with the IMO and deal teams from diligence through execution to activate governance and best practices, validate plans, strengthen readiness, and surface process risks early.
Simplify and standardize processes and coach adoption of AI and other new capabilities across the integration community.
Use practitioner feedback, adoption metrics, process performance, and AI-driven insights to support continuous improvement of the methodology and roadmap.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid day off for employee’s birthday.
Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
Paid personal wellness days.
Vacation time or a flexible vacation time off program, depending on employee classification.
Sick time off, with carryforward of unused sick time subject to the stated limits.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses for eligible employees in non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
Employees may be eligible for Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to continued employment and vesting conditions.