Bryan Montgomery

About Bryan Montgomery

I am a consumer-focused Operations Program Manager responsible for spearheading…

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Cisco

   Nov 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Strategic analyst supporting Cisco’s core Networking business by leveraging data insights, business acumen, and institutional knowledge to optimize Partner Programs. Led efficiency analyses and design improvements for Cisco’s foundational partner programs.• Data-Driven Program Optimization: Analyzed partner program performance to identify trends, assess effectiveness, and maximize ROI for Cisco’s partner ecosystem.• Executive-Level Impact: Delivered efficacy analysis of Cisco’s largest backend rebate program to Executive Leadership, influencing fundamental program strategy.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with product leaders in Networking Business Units to align their priorities with Cisco’s Partner Programs and go-to-market strategies.• Strategic Project Management: Led stakeholder groups, managed project execution, and delegated tasks to ensure seamless implementation of partner initiatives.• IT Change Management: Led the transformation of Cisco’s Deal Registration process for partners, driving a complex IT change to improve efficiency, transparency, and partner experience.• Go-to-Market Innovation: Refined demo unit distribution by identifying partners and customers most likely to adopt new products based on historical data.• Program Risk & Fairness Assessment: Contributed to the launch of C360, Cisco’s new Partner Program, identifying risks in the partner rating system and ensuring equitable incentives.

Education

• Appalachian State University

  Bachelor of Science

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Sales Process
• Cold Calling
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Sales Prospecting
• Management
• Solution Selling
• Channel Partners
• Salesforce.com
• Sales Management
• Direct Sales
• Leadership
• Sap
• Account Management