Business Operations Manager: Legal Operations (Hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 1/16/26

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

Members of the Legal 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.

Location preferences for NC, TX, IL, GA, NY. Preferably East Coast.

• Partnerwithlegalandmulti-functionalstakeholders tomapcurrent processes,define future-state needs,and align requirementswith strategicgoalsand modern solutions (including Salesforce-based applications).

• Identifyand prioritize automationopportunities, contributingto the designandongoing improvementoftechnology-drivensolutionsthatboostefficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

• Developclearuser stories, documentation, and acceptance criteriatosupportsuccessfulsolution delivery.

• Design anddeliverefficientno-/low-code workflows usingleadingprocess automation tools.

• Serve as akeyliaison betweenbusiness andtechnical teamstoensuresolutions arefeasible, alignedwithobjectives, and deliver measurablevalue.

• Demonstrate newcapabilities and leaduser acceptance testing, including creatingtestplans, scripts, andsupporting activities thatpromotequality and adoption.

• Create andmaintainuser documentation, training materials, and process flowstosupport smooth onboarding and long-term adoption.

• Applystructuredprojectmanagementpractices toplan,lead, and track multiple initiatives, providing clear andtimelyupdates to stakeholdersthroughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+years of experienceinBusiness Operations, Legal Operations, or a similar role, with a strongfocuson process improvement, automation, and technologyenablementwithin a legal or highly regulated environment.

• Experience evaluating, implementing, andoptimizinglegal technology solutions,such asSalesforce-based applications, e-billing systems, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms, and AI-enabled tools.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile development environment.

• Confirmed ability tocapture, analyze, and document complex business and functional requirementsandtranslatethem intoclear,actionable plans.

• Stronganalyticalandproblem-solving skills,withthe ability tobreak down andsimplify complex issues.

• Experience with workflow automation tools such asTonkean, Checkbox, Ironclad, Onit, or similar enterprise-grade platforms.

• PMP Certificationor equivalent project management credentials.

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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:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* 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.