Compensation Manager - RTP

This position will fill a critical role within Cisco's Compensation & Benefits organization and will be responsible for:- managing Cisco's automated compensation solutions (Oracle and Workscape) and processes, - assessing current and future technology needs to support Cisco's evolving global business models, - designing processes and partnering with IT and Workscape to configure Oracle and/or Workscape in support of Cisco's strategies, and - project managing the implementation of Workscape and Oracle functionality and configuration while ensuring alignment with HR's application roll-out strategy. Additionally, the successful candidate will:- recommend company process and policy changes to leverage out-of-the-box functionality, minimize customization while achieving desired compensation program / plan objectives, and- pro-actively solicit input from key stakeholders including the Compensation COE, Business Aligned Compensation, HR PMO COE, Business Aligned PMO, Compensation Market

Intelligence, and Client-Facing HR to assess the effectiveness of current solutions and potential new business requirements.- develop and deliver presentations to stakeholders including executives to communicate and solicit input on Compensation's systems strategies, plans, and priorities- partner and consult with the HR PMO COE, Compensation COE, and IT on technology and implementation strategies to ensure the successful launch of Cisco's compensation programs - develop complex models to be leveraged by the Compensation and Benefits teams to design, model, and execute Cisco's Compensation plans, programs and strategies.- partner with Corporate Finance and other COE organizations to conduct complex modeling, costing, and reporting.

Manager Specific Requirements :
The successful candidate will have a total of 8-10 years demonstrated:- project management experience including the successfully on-time delivery of technology / automated solutions which meet business requirements - demonstrated experience assessing technology solutions, recommending and influencing technology strategy, and partnering with IT and vendors in the delivery of solutions- demonstrated experience partnering and consulting with stakeholders in the solicitation of business requirements, process and/or program execution strategies, and process / policy redesign in support of strategies- demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization including executives- effective written and verbal communication skills- demonstrated ability to develop complex models in Microsoft Excel and Access which may be utilized by other team members and stakeholders to conduct analysis, planning, and reporting- demonstrated ability conducting complex modeling to aide senior management in the development of alternatives, strategies, and programs.- bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience