Leader, Risk Management -Supply Chain (Hybrid)
About The Position
Cisco’s Supply Chain Risk Management Team is part of the Strategy and Resiliency Operations function in Global Supply Chain. The team works to strengthen resilience across Global Supply Chain, support durable growth, and protect Cisco’s operations and brand by developing insight into its supplier and partner ecosystem and identifying and mitigating risks through operational expertise and data analytics. The Leader will manage and develop risk analysts and operations professionals, oversee ongoing risk management and incident response, and work with supply chain functions to integrate risk into operational decisions. The role will design proactive risk processes, including risk identification frameworks, scenario planning, early warning systems, and preventive controls using AI tools and internal and external data. The leader will guide organizational adoption of proactive risk management, communicate progress, and represent risk insights in supply chain leadership forums. This is a hybrid role based once a week out of a Cisco office in the United States. The application window is expected to close on 10/26/2026.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of operational or enterprise risk management experience.
- Demonstrated success building risk processes and driving organizational adoption of new frameworks.
- Strong team leadership and coaching capability, including the ability to attract and retain talent.
- Comfort with ambiguity and change, with experience managing transformation initiatives in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Strategic thinking combined with operational rigor, including the ability to design systems and execute day-to-day operations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate risk concepts for business leaders and operational teams.
Nice To Haves
- Risk management experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a team of risk analysts and operations professionals; set priorities, model constructive communication, and coach team members through new processes and tools.
- Oversee operational risk management activities, incident response, compliance with risk frameworks, and cross-functional partner engagement.
- Work with supply chain functions to embed risk considerations into operational decision-making.
- Design and implement proactive risk management processes, including risk identification frameworks, scenario planning, early warning systems, and preventive controls using AI tools and internal and external signals.
- Lead organizational adoption of proactive risk management, communicate progress transparently, build stakeholder confidence, and address resistance and process friction.
- Participate in Global Supply Chain leadership forums, translating risk insights into business implications and ensuring risk considerations shape strategic supply chain decisions.
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
- Restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and vesting conditions
- Paid holidays and floating holiday for eligible non-exempt employees
- Birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days
- Vacation time or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Sick time off
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family matters
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
