Strategy & Planning Manager
About The Position
Cisco’s Strategy and Planning team helps set priorities, evaluate opportunities, and plan for the future. The team works across the company to understand market changes, assess investments, and align resources with Cisco’s goals, combining market research, financial analysis, and AI-powered tools to support decisions that influence Cisco’s growth and transformation. In this role, you will help evaluate opportunities, develop plans, and make informed decisions about future investments. You will collaborate with colleagues and leaders across the company to analyze market trends, assess risks, and recommend approaches that support long-term goals. You will also use AI and advanced analytical tools to explore scenarios, improve planning processes, and help teams measure progress. Your work will connect research and analysis with practical recommendations that support Cisco’s priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience, Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience, PhD with 1+ year of related experience, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience in corporate strategy, business planning, operations, or management consulting.
- Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and evaluating growth opportunities.
- Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and data analysis.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support planning and business decisions.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
- PMP, CPMAI, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Background in technology, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
- Experience supporting annual planning, long-term business plans, or organizational transformation.
- Familiarity with AI-powered analytics, generative AI, or sophisticated planning tools.
- Experience preparing business cases and presenting recommendations to senior leaders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and support plans that connect Cisco’s long-term goals with near-term priorities.
- Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to identify opportunities and potential risks.
- Build forecasts, financial models, and scenarios to evaluate investments and resource decisions.
- Collaborate with teams across Cisco to coordinate priorities, timelines, and resources.
- Apply AI and advanced analytics to improve research, forecasting, and planning.
- Review performance metrics, identify gaps, and recommend changes to improve results.
- Contribute to annual and multi-year planning, including setting targets and measuring outcomes.
- Present findings and recommendations to leaders in a clear, practical way.
- Identify ways to simplify planning processes and improve collaboration across teams.
- Evaluate how changes in technology, markets, and customer priorities may affect future plans.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available to eligible employees.
- Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
- Paid birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days.
- Paid vacation time for non-exempt employees; exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time off program.
- Sick time off, including the opportunity to carry forward unused sick time subject to the stated limit.
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
- Optional paid volunteer days.
- Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
