Strategic Program Manager

Cisco • Durham, NC

3d

About The Position

Meet the Team The Collaboration Sales Strategy & Planning team focuses on driving growth, improving seller efficiency, and ensuring the business operates efficiently. We are part of the centralized Global Specialist Strategy and Planning (GSSP) organization that is tasked to drive strategy, planning, and operations in support of Cisco's Specialist Sales Teams. We are seeking a best-in-class Collaboration SP&O professional to support Global initiative and sales programs. The Global Strategy & Planning will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives and programs that support the organization's business objectives. This role will partner with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and key stakeholders to plan, execute, and monitor projects that deliver measurable business impact. The role will be key to ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of program or project management experience, ideally within strategy, business planning, or a related function.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with sales program management

Nice To Haves

• SaaS revenue operations experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, strategy, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and tracking of strategic programs and initiatives across multiple business areas.
• Collaborate with leadership to define program objectives, success metrics, and deliverables aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify and manage program dependencies, and cross-functional impacts.
• Proactively interact with cross-functional teams to better understand strengths and opportunities in the business, while aligning to action .
• Prepare and deliver regular updates and executive summaries.
• Monitor trends and performance data to inform strategy.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within and across teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees