*Additional Location(s) or Information:* India, Bangalore
*Job Category:* Project or Program Management
*Level of Experience:* Experienced - Manager
*Requisition #:* R1022563
*Description:*
APJ Business Business Group Program Manager
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for end-to-end strategy, program management, governance, operations and tools for channel partner programs across Asia-Pacific region covering entire partner ecosystem.
Coverage of all technologies including Enterprise Networking, Service Provider, Collaboration, Data Center & Virtualization and Security.
Work with across functional stakeholders to improve overall Partner Program processes, operational efficiency, marketing and communications.
Serve as Program Manager for large, high-value impacting Channel Incentive Programs across APJ region.
Working closely with worldwide global programs team on program objective, progress and outcome.
Able to communicate with Theatre partner sales leaders and PAMs on varies key program elements and progress report.
Business acumen required to communicate and drive important conversations with external leadership/executive meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in program management or operations within a large multinational company
• Prior experience in leading and managing a project.
• Track record of successful performance as a “change agent” within Cisco or other companies.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across various organizations (products, services, finance, human resources etc.) to drive outcomes
• Possess analytical skills and proficiency in financial and business modeling, process and financial analysis
• Excellent written, verbal communication, listening and presentation skills.
Able to articulate complex ideas and strategies to people at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a business or technical field from a reputable university/college.
Desired Skills
• Ability to listen, establish relationships, gain consensus, establish credibility, and gain confidence of multiple stakeholders across Cisco different functions (GC and WW team).
• Demonstrated ability to build alliances, grows team morale, and seeks cross-functional support to achieve success.
• Demonstrated creativity and team focus in a dynamic, fast paced and changing environment.
• Strong communication and listening skills, a thorough approach to complex problem solving, and a high motivation towards setting goals and delivering time sensitive results.
• Demonstrated passion and ability for delivering results through extended communities and teams.
*Job Type:* Manager
*Opportunity Category:* *None
*Partner Business Group Program manager*
*Mumbai IN*
*R1022563-en_US*