Corporate Strategy Manager III (Full Time) - United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

8d•$128,000 - $179,900•Remote

About The Position

The Corporate Strategy Office helps craft Cisco's business vision and strategy, partnering with Cisco's executive leadership team and senior leaders throughout the company. Joining the Corporate Strategy team will give you the chance to explore highly complex problems using fact-based analysis, and gain insight into the strategic issues which are forefront in the minds of the executive leadership team. We work with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to define and implement Cisco’s overarching strategy. We partner closely with the General Managers and their leadership teams to build, refine, and implement product strategies. We collaborate with key functions (Sales, Customer Experience, Ops, Finance, etc..) to build practical recommendations and capture insights that inform Cisco’s strategy.

Requirements

Completion within the past year, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of an MBA degree + 2 years of relevant experience such as: experience in a top-tier consulting firm, corporate strategy function, technology company, or financial services field.
Proficiency in all areas of strategy development, including project management, business analysis, problem solving, executive communication, consensus building, and people development.

Nice To Haves

Strategic problem solver with exceptional analytical skills
Adept at dissecting complex and ambiguous issues and synthesizing actionable strategies
Strong communication and presentation skills to influence outcomes and drive projects
Solid financial acumen, project management, and execution
Adaptable, collaborative, and possess the integrity necessary to foster trust and respect within the organization

Responsibilities

Drive projects that identify and explore new technologies and business models to extend Cisco's technology leadership and customer relevance, then lead the decision-making, execution and investments to make those opportunities a reality.
Work closely with Cisco business units and cross-functional leadership to formulate long-term strategic priorities and plans related to e.g., emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, competitive dynamics, and internal business performance improvement.
Influence both organic and inorganic growth strategy, including opportunities for Cisco to build, buy, partner, invest or co-develop.
Work cross-functionally across external and internal collaborators, partnering closely with Cisco's product, engineering, finance, sales, marketing and other teams.
Be expected to become an expert in Cisco's business and have a solid grasp on the markets we serve and competitors we face.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)