Strategy & Planning Manager III (Full Time) - United States

Cisco • San Francisco, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Customer Strategy and Product Strategy + Planning team plays a pivotal role in crafting how Cisco and Splunk deliver outstanding value to our customers. We develop and align critical initiatives spanning customer engagement, market analysis, and product lifecycle planning. Partnering closely with cross functional teams across product, sales, marketing, and engineering, we integrate customer insights into product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies—ensuring our solutions meet evolving market needs and customer expectations. A core focus of our team is articulating the "better together" story that connects Cisco's networking, security, and observability capabilities with Splunk's data platform to unlock differentiated outcomes for customers. We are hiring a full-time Strategy Manager to drive high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of customer strategy, product growth, and the Cisco–Splunk integration. This role is for a structured thinker and strong communicator who thrives with solving ambiguous problems, aligning partners, and turning strategy into execution. You will work directly with Splunk Leadership team and senior collaborators across Cisco and Splunk, synthesize sophisticated inputs into clear recommendations, and help build decisions that influence our portfolio strategy and customer experience.

Requirements

• Recent MBA graduate (or graduating in 2026) from a top program, or equivalent graduate-level business degree
• 2+ years of pre-MBA experience in management consulting, investment banking, SaaS/tech strategy, corporate strategy, or a comparable analytical role
• Demonstrated track record of leading multiple sophisticated, fast paced programs simultaneously in ambiguous environments
• Excellent executive communication skills—both written and verbal—with consistent record to influence senior leaders
• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools (e.g., Airtable, Smartsheet, Asana)
• Experience operating in large, matrixed organizations requiring cross-functional collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an internal strategy, management consulting, or BizOps / Chief of Staff role at a SaaS or enterprise tech company
• Familiarity with the SaaS industry, enterprise software, or technology partnerships and ecosystems
• Exposure to product strategy, GTM strategy, or customer success motions
• Strong financial and quantitative analysis skills (market sizing, reason modeling, benchmark development)
• Intellectual curiosity, structured problem-solving, and a bias toward action

Responsibilities

• Drive pivotal initiatives across customer journey mapping, competitive analysis, market sizing, and portfolio rationalization
• Lead cross-functional programs end-to-end—defining scope, building project plans, leading participants, and delivering outcomes on time
• Synthesize customer and market insights into actionable recommendations that advise product roadmaps and go-to-market strategy
• Develop executive-ready communications, including narratives, cases, and board/leadership presentations
• Facilitate strategic discussions that drive integration, innovation, and alignment across Cisco and Splunk portfolios
• Provide business requirements and support technical teams in developing AI-led workflows to drive operational efficiencies in strategic program management

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
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level