Strategy and Operations Manager MBA (Full Time) - United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

9d•Remote

About The Position

This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. We are Cisco’s AI & Automation Center, the team that drives enterprise AI adoption across Cisco with rapid innovation, scalable automation, and responsible governance. We are a part of the broader Cisco Operations organization that accelerates growth by powering the company to securely deliver high-quality products and experiences for our customers, partners, and employees. Our vision is to power a secure Cisco with simplicity, speed, and growth so customers, partners, and employees choose us every time. We’re looking for a Strategy & Operations Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that drive business performance and operational excellence across the company. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution and is ideal for someone who brings clarity to complex initiatives, influences across teams, and owns delivery end-to-end. This is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on company-wide priorities. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, own critical workstreams end-to-end, and help shape how the business scales.

Requirements

Recent or upcoming graduate of an MBA program
Strong understanding of business strategy and structured problem-solving; experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to drive strategy
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage and deliver high-impact projects on time and within scope
Clear and persuasive communicator with cross-functional partners and senior leaders

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with networking and cloud technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives
Partner with senior leaders to shape strategy and influence key business decisions
Translate company priorities into clear execution plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes
Use data to identify opportunities, generate insights, and drive decision-making
Improve and scale business processes to increase efficiency and impact
Identify opportunities to integrate AI into workflows, analytics, and decision-making to accelerate outcomes

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
grants of 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, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
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)