Data Science Business Intelligence Manager - Strategy & Planning

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  • Location:
    Bangalore, India
  • Alternate Location
    Pune
  • Area of Interest
    Sales - Services, Solutions, Customer Success
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1432980

Our Global specialist's group is a dynamic organization, where innovation and technology come together to deliver customer outcomes. We need world class talent who can design that plan to make our sales teams do just that. We’re looking for a Data Science & Business Intelligence Manager to join our Global Sales Specialist Strategy & Planning team at Cisco. In this role, you’ll lead with AI/ML expertise, bring insights to life through compelling data storytelling, and partner across teams to drive strategy and business outcomes.

Role & Responsibilities include:

  • Lead applied AI/ML and Data Science initiatives to drive strategic insights - using statistical models, predictive analytics, and GenAI-based approaches
  • Design and deliver executive-ready visualizations and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or other tools - making data accessible and impactful for Strategy & Planning leaders
  • Drive analysis on large, complex datasets using SQL, Python, and other tools to generate actionable insights across sales performance, pipeline health, and growth metrics
  • Build innovative insight delivery mechanisms including embedded analytics, data alerts, and narrative summaries powered by GenAI
  • Collaborate with Strategy & Planning leaders to define KPIs, performance metrics, and business questions
  • Work across data platforms like Snowflake, SAP HANA, and BigQuery
  • Contribute to BI architecture roadmap and advocate for governance standard methodologies, including data access, quality, and privacy
  • Lead with curiosity, build relationships across functions, and support a culture of innovation and collaboration

Who You Are:

  • A data science-savvy problem solver who sees the story behind the numbers
  • Prior experience in Sales and/or GTM Analytics preferred - understanding sales metrics, funnel performance, and sales planning
  • Skilled at working independently and engaging with executive partners
  • A good communicator who brings clarity to complex topics
  • Curious, self-driven, and passionate about delivering business impact through analytics
  • A team player who enjoys mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning

Desired Skills:

  • 8+ years of experience in BI, Analytics, or Data Science roles
  • Solid foundation in AI/ML, predictive modeling, and GenAI use cases
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy); experience with ML frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow) is a plus
  • Prior experience in Sales and/or GTM Analytics preferred—understanding sales metrics, funnel performance, and sales planning
  • Expertise in Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization tools
  • Experience with data platforms such as Snowflake, SAP HANA, BigQuery
  • Familiarity with BI/data architecture, dashboard design and development, and insight delivery methods
  • Solid understanding of data governance, privacy, and access control principles
  • Good communication and executive engagement skills

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can’t put us in a box!

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!

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

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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