Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

This is a hybrid role with two days per week at Cisco's RTP or Atlanta office

The application window is expected to close on: 12/05/2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team
Join the Data & Systems Architecture team within Global Procurement Services (GPS), where we design scalable data architecture, build trusted data ecosystems, and implement advanced analytics solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, we deliver insights that enhance decision-making, improve procurement efficiency, and ensure data accuracy. At GPS, we prioritize innovation, teamwork, and excellence, fostering an inclusive environment that supports growth and success.

Your Impact
As a Leader, Data Science on the GPS Data & Systems Architecture team, you will lead the development of scalable data platforms and trusted data ecosystems that power strategic decision-making across procurement operations. You'll architect modern data infrastructure, establish data standards, and oversee the deployment of AI-enabled solutions that unlock insights and automation across the enterprise.

You will:
Lead the design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable data infrastructure for procurement analytics
Build end-to-end pipelines and data products to support reporting, forecasting, and AI-powered insights
Guide high-level strategy and hands-on execution for data quality, governance, and compliance
Collaborate with business and engineering partners to align data architecture with enterprise needs
Support the integration of machine learning models and AI tools for use cases like supplier risk, spend forecasting, and process automation
Promote adoption of cloud-native data tools, reusable frameworks, and enterprise-wide best practices
Mentor and grow a high-performing team of data scientists and analysts, fostering development and alignment with business priorities
Communicate technical concepts clearly to executive stakeholders and drive alignment across technical and business teams
Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and ownership within the team

Minimum Qualifications
* Experience: 15+ years in data infrastructure, analytics engineering, or data architecture roles, preferably within large enterprise environments
* Data Architecture & Engineering: Hands-on expertise with MPP databases (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and scalable data pipelines
* Programming & Modeling: Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL with experience developing analytical models (e.g., regression, time-series, neural networks)
* BI & Visualization: Strong command of tools such as Power BI, AI Analytics tools with proven ability to build data products for broad business consumption
* Leadership: At least 6 + years of experience managing or leading technical teams, with the ability to mentor talent and drive results through collaboration
* Governance & Compliance: Deep understanding of data governance practices, including security, privacy, and lifecycle management
* AI/ML Engineering: Experience integrating AI/ML solutions into production workflows, including foundation models or LLM-based tools

Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with unstructured data systems (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch) and vector databases
* Prior experience supporting procurement, supply chain, or finance domains through data and analytics
* Master's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or a related quantitative field
* Passion for driving innovation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement using data
* Knowledge of enterprise systems and financial planning tools.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $188,200.00 to $243,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$226,300.00 - $337,300.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$205,600.00 - $300,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.