Manager, Strategy & Planning - Cisco's AI & Automation Center (Remote)
Company: Lensa
Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote)
Salary: $174k - $232.1k per year
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-02-20
About this role
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The application window is expected to close on: 02/28/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received
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This is a remote role within U.S.
Meet the Team
Join the newly formed Cisco's AI & Automation Center, a high-priority team at the heart of Cisco's operational strategy. Our mission is to drive a step-change in internal efficiency by embedding AI and automation across all business processes and functions. As part of Cisco Operations, this Center designs and executes an enterprise-wide AI strategy, accelerating adoption while ensuring alignment with our business objectives. This role is embedded within the AI Strategy and Governance team-Cisco's "guardrails for innovation"-providing strategic direction and trusted frameworks for responsible AI adoption across the company.
Your Impact
You will play a foundational role in building and scaling Cisco's AI 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 hundreds of teams across Cisco to move fast and innovate safely, balancing business acceleration with risk management.
- Develop & Operationalize AI Policy: Partner with Legal to design and implement clear, practical governance policies and technical standards for the entire internal AI lifecycle, from data sourcing to deployment
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