Business Architect- Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations (Hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 06/29/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a hybrid role with one day a week at Cisco's office. Meet the Team Component Central Operations (CCO) supports Cisco’s Silicon and Optical supply chains driving business transformation that delivers scalable, profitable growth. Our team's mission is to drive strategic alignment and operational excellence across the organization. We achieve this by using our expertise in program management, data and analytics, and business architecture. We work in a fast-paced environment collaborating across global teams to enable strategic business outcomes. Your Impact You are a Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations expert with deep industry and ERP experience that delivers business transformation aligned to strategic goals. The business architect plays a crucial role in aligning business strategy with technology solutions across the supply chain domains. They analyze business processes, identify areas for improvement, and design optimized workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity. The Business Architect also bridges the gap between business partners and technical teams, ensuring that IT investments support strategic goals. Designing and implementing end-to-end supply chain transformations: Crafting strategies that optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and drive business value. Using data to advise : Applying sophisticated analytics to uncover insights, predict trends, and optimize supply chain performance. Driving multi-functional alignment: Collaborating with diverse teams to align on an end-to-end transformation strategy to achieve strategic business outcomes Shaping the future of technology: Contributing to the evolution of Cisco's supply chain, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of innovation. Work with senior leadership to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for our silicon and optical supply chains. Identify, map and analyze the key business capabilities required to implement the strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals. Implement industry best practices to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve time-to-market for silicon and optical module products Collaborate with IT teams to ensure that technology infrastructure and applications support business processes and strategic goals Ensure effective data management practices, including data integrity, quality, and accessibility, to support decision-making processes Develop and supervise key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the business process and initiatives Ensure our systems are configured to support planning, purchasing, building, and fulfillment of new products Provide operational support to triage and resolve system issues impacting operational execution. Support the bring up of new partners, new manufacturing flows, and new fulfillment models. Find opportunities for continuous improvement and lead initiatives to drive operational excellence. Help define Generative and Agentic AI use cases and work with business stakeholders and IT teams to enable. Minimum Qualifications 8 years of Semiconductor/High Tech Manufacturing Operations experience across NPI, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Fulfillment domains. Experience in business architecture, business transformation or related field driving large transformation programs. Experience in configuring Oracle ERP to support discrete manufacturing of new products. Experience in enabling and supporting B2B transactions for manufacturing Experience working with Foundry, OSAT, Contract Manufacturing, and 3PL Partners. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Executi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)