Principal Operations Manager

Cisco is hiring a Principal Operations Manager to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Operations Manager, you'll make the business run smoothly and efficiently. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). About the role You'll make the business run smoothly and efficiently, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Identify and remove bottlenecks • Support strategic initiatives • Improve and document processes • Analyze operational metrics • Coordinate across teams and vendors What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Paid parental leave • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Cisco is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong problem-solving skills • Clear communication • Operations or analyst experience • Excellent organization Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)