Leader, Business Architecture (Hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 02/05/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The application window is expected to close on 02/23/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role is hybrid based two times a week in the Cisco's San Jose 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 applying 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 The Component Supply Chain Business Architect Leader plays a crucial role in aligning business strategy with technology solutions across all supply chain domains. You will lead a group of Business Architects and Business Analysts who analyze business processes, identify areas for improvement, and design optimized workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity. You will work with business leaders to align strategic business goals and work with your team to enable transformation that delivers business outcomes to those goals. You will work with your peers in Program Management, Data & Analytics to deliver capabilities as one integrated team across the core Cisco supply chain functions, supporting Cisco functions, IT, and our partners to align strategy, requirements, architecture, and priorities. Defining the transformation roadmap for Component Supply Chain: Aligning across business leaders to prioritize transformation scope. Designing and implementing end-to-end supply chain transformations: Crafting strategies that optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and drive business value. Using data to inform decisions: Applying advanced analytics to uncover insights, predict trends, and optimize supply chain performance. Shaping the future of technology: Contributing to the evolution of Cisco's component supply chain, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of innovation in an AI driven world. Lead and develop the Business Architecture team to support strategic alignment and transformation initiatives. Translate business strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Mentor and coach team members to build skills in business architecture methodologies and tools. Define, communicate, and maintain business capability models, business process flows, and transformation roadmaps. Partner with collaborators to prioritize business capabilities and transformation initiatives that drive value and competitive advantage. Establish governance and metrics to supervise progress and impact of business architecture activities. Facilitate workshops and design thinking sessions to identify business challenges and develop innovative solutions. Support continuous improvement by finding opportunities to optimize business processes and capabilities. Minimum Qualifications 15 + years semiconductor experience in three of the following domains (Product Operations, Sourcing, Planning, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Forward & Reverse Logistics, Quality, Inventory Management, Order Management), 5+ years of experience in business architecture, business transformation or related field driving large transformation programs.3+ years of experience managing teams. Good experience in business process design, flow, and optimization. Solid understanding of semiconductor supply chain, supply chain dynamics, and industry-specific technologies Experience in leading systems implementations and/or integrations. Experience using Six Sigma methods to tackle problems and optimize business processes. Expert proficiency in communication and facilitation a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)