Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco•San Jose, CA

14h•Remote

About The Position

The Corporate Strategy & Planning team serves as an internal strategy consulting function, helping Cisco leaders evaluate complex business and strategic questions and translate analysis into actionable recommendations. The team works across the organization on priorities that may include AI and emerging technologies, market and competitive strategy, business and investment decisions, long-term growth, M&A and ecosystem opportunities, and business transformation. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-level questions, rapidly develop expertise across new topics, and influence strategic decisions across Cisco. Operating in a matrix environment, you will work across a range of strategic projects and partner with leaders across Corporate Strategy, Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Go-to-Market, Corporate Development, and other organizations.

Requirements

MBA or equivalent advanced degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field, with 6+ years of professional experience in business strategy, corporate planning, finance, or technology product strategy.
2+ years of post-MBA experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategic business functions in the technology or semiconductor industry.
Experience evaluating complex enterprise technologies, including cloud architectures, AI infrastructure, optical networking, or silicon, and translating technical capabilities into business or commercial value.
Experience developing and evaluating financial models and business cases, including P&L, discounted cash flow (DCF), ROI, scenario analysis, or comparable financial analyses, to support strategic decision-making.
Experience synthesizing complex analyses into clear recommendations and presenting findings to senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups.
Experience in the technology, semiconductor, networking, cloud, AI, or enterprise technology industry.
Experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, M&A, competitive strategy, or a related strategic function.
Experience operating effectively in an unstructured, team-oriented environment with demonstrated progression toward increased scope and responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic workstreams from problem definition through research, analysis, and development of recommendations for senior leadership.
Structure ambiguous business questions, evaluate internal and external data, develop business cases and strategic frameworks, and assess scenarios, trade-offs, and potential investments to support informed decision-making.
Apply analytical and technology fluency to synthesize complex information, identify key insights, and develop clear, defensible recommendations that inform enterprise-level business decisions.

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
performance-based incentive pay