Director, Data Operations

Cisco

Lead data analytics and operations strategy at Cisco, ensuring data integrity and supporting corporate growth objectives. Oversee delivery of business intelligence solutions and manage high-performing teams.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Ohio, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $207,600 - $267,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy and execution of the company’s data analytics and operations roadmap to align enterprise data capabilities with corporate growth objectives
Oversee the delivery of high-impact business intelligence solutions to ensure organizational data is accurate, accessible, and effectively used to inform strategic decision-making
Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define key performance indicators and deliver data-driven insights that improve operational efficiency, profitability, and customer experience
Establish and enforce global data governance and compliance standards to maintain data integrity, privacy, and regulatory alignment
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of analytics and operations professionals while evolving scalable reporting frameworks and data-driven business processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
10–12+ years of experience in business intelligence, strategic data analytics, or operations management
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role managing analytics or operations teams
Demonstrated experience with business intelligence and data visualization platforms such as Tableau or Power BI, including SQL-based reporting
Experience managing large-scale business operations, process improvement initiatives, and performance benchmarking programs

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
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 from one calendar year to the next
10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalyticsBusiness IntelligencePerformance BenchmarkingProcess ImprovementData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisOperations ManagementKey Performance IndicatorsData-Driven Insights

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationStrategic Decision-MakingCommunicationLeadership