Strategy & Planning Manager - Enterprise AI Programs & Governance , Hybrid
Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC
•$128,400 - $191,600•Hybrid
About The Position
This role is embedded within the AI Programs and Enablement team - providing strategic direction and trusted frameworks for responsible AI adoption across the company. You will play a foundational role in scaling Cisco’s AI Programs & Governance function. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and policy, shaping the path for responsible AI innovation at scale. Your work will enable enterprise teams across Cisco to move fast and innovate safely, balancing business acceleration with risk management.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Product Management, Technical Program Management, Management Consulting or a related field.
- Strong technical foundation, with the ability to engage credibly with both technical and business stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into clear business strategies and outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience establishing operating models, governance frameworks, or enterprise processes for AI / emerging technologies.
- Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a large enterprise environment, from solution design through execution.
- Experience developing executive-level narratives, recommendations, and presentations that drive decisions and advance strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Security and Legal to define and operationalize clear, practical governance policies and technical standards for building, deploying, and scaling Enterprise AI Applications.
- Evolve the end-to-end process for evaluating and onboarding third-party AI tools in partnership with cross-functional teams - balancing innovation, risk management, speed, and cost discipline.
- Align partners across business and technology functions to drive decisions and coordinate enterprise-wide execution of AI governance priorities.
- Partner with Platform and Enablement teams to increase adoption and translate platform capabilities into tangible business outcomes, bringing technical fluency to business engagements.
- Partner with Platform, Security, and IT teams to accelerate the delivery of technical capabilities required to automate AI governance at scale.
- Monitor emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to continuously strengthen Cisco's enterprise AI Programs & Governance strategy and operating model.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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