Product Management Strategy & Planning Manager
About The Position
The Partner Experience (PXP) Strategy & Development team serves as the engine driving the future of Cisco’s global partner ecosystem. We bridge the gap between complex market data and actionable strategy to ensure our partner experience is seamless, efficient, and AI-forward. Our team is a diverse group of strategists, analysts, and project managers working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-obsessed environment. We take pride in our ability to synthesize massive amounts of data into clear, high-impact roadmaps that influence how Cisco connects with the world. Joining us means being at the forefront of the digital transformation, where your insights directly shape our organizational direction.
Requirements
- 8 years of experience in strategy development, product management, or business transformation within a technology environment.
- 5+ years experience using AI-enabled tools for market analysis and data-driven decision-making.
- 3+ years experience leading cross-functional strategic planning and project management initiatives within a large-scale organization.
- 2+ years of managing performance metrics, KPIs, and resource allocation tracking for complex technology roadmaps.
- 2+ years experience in business architecture or process optimization to improve product lifecycle efficiency.
Nice To Haves
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- CPMAI (Cognitive Project Management for AI) certification.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Strong communication and consensus-building skills to influence senior leadership.
- Adaptability to lead initiatives through shifting business expectations and evolving market landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Translate complex partner experience visions into actionable product and AI roadmaps to drive strategic organizational transformation.
- Analyze market trends, partner feedback, and competitive signals using AI-enabled tools to inform forward-looking strategy and investment decisions.
- Align cross-functional stakeholders on strategic agendas by applying rigorous prioritization to ensure all development efforts support an AI-first approach.
- Facilitate annual and quarterly IT PI planning processes to establish clear KPIs and ensure resource allocation reflects the organization’s highest-priority outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional process improvements to simplify operational workflows and accelerate product speed to market through AI-driven insights.
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
- paid holidays
- floating holiday
- paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- paid days off for personal wellness
- paid vacation time
- flexible vacation time off program
- sick time off
- paid time to volunteer
- annual bonuses
- performance-based incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
