Business Architect

Cisco

Business Architect improving Cisco’s semiconductor product operations and supply-chain processes. Optimizing Oracle workflows, change control, manufacturing collaboration, and AI solutions.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $134,500 - $176,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing product operations processes, managing change control, and supporting New Product Introduction in a semiconductor environment. Proficient in developing process documentation and collaborating across multiple functions to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Operations ManagementChange ControlOracle Fusion Product ManagementData GovernanceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Process OptimizationNPI ManagementECOsEOL Process ImprovementBills of Material SetupCompliance ChecksData AuditsAI Solutions DevelopmentProcess MappingSystem Validation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

OracleMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordVisioPowerPointSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor OperationsFabless SemiconductorFoundry InterfacesOSAT ManagementEngineering Change Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Document, analyze, and optimize product operations processes
Identify system gaps, pain points, and automation opportunities
Develop and maintain process maps, operating procedures, and Oracle training documentation
Partner with IT to manage configuration changes, testing, and validation of system changes
Support data audits, compliance checks, and reporting requirements for internal and external partners
Partner with product operations and engineering to support product releases, change orders, and lifecycle status updates
Support the development and deployment of AI solutions for the Product Operations domain
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing operations, test operations, product operations, quality, finance, and IT to improve processes supporting product development and outsourced manufacturing

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in Product Operations, NPI management, Change Control, ECOs, and EOL process improvement, ideally in a semiconductor environment
Familiarity with fabless semiconductor operations, including foundry interfaces, OSAT management, and engineering change processes
Familiarity with setting up bills of material and New Product Introduction processes in Oracle
Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Experience with Oracle Fusion Product Management modules
Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and audit practices
Strong organizational and project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
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 per full calendar year 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 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies