Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco•Atlanta, GA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Strategy & Planning Manager will be a key leader within the Cisco Security Trust & Organization, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Trust & Compliance. This role is responsible for driving strategy, operational scale, and cross-functional execution across the enterprise compliance portfolio. Key areas of focus include defining and operationalizing long-term compliance and cloud assurance strategies, driving standardization and automation in compliance operations, leading AI and intelligent workflow integration for compliance, partnering with various teams to improve execution, and developing data-driven insights for decision-making.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in cloud security, compliance, strategic operations, or technical program management.
3+ years leading cross-functional programs or strategic projects in cloud/enterprise technology environments.
Deep expertise in cloud security and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CSA STAR).
Proven ability to drive enterprise transformation and operational maturity.
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, PMP, CISA, CRISC) are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and operationalize long-term compliance and cloud assurance strategies, ensuring efficient regional market access and regulatory readiness.
Drive standardization, automation, and portfolio governance across multi-cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments.
Lead initiatives to scale compliance operations through AI and intelligent workflow integration, reducing manual effort and enhancing audit readiness.
Partner with Engineering, Product, Security, Legal, and GTM teams to improve execution and remove blockers.
Develop executive-ready dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decision-making and program maturity.
Support the planning and execution of regional cloud compliance availability, certification expansion, and regulated market readiness.
Lead initiatives across Product, Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, PMO, and GTM teams to improve execution, alignment, and operational scalability.
Contribute to governance models that improve prioritization, dependency management, portfolio visibility, and roadmap alignment.
Influence stakeholders through strong collaboration and data-driven insights to remove operational blockers and improve organizational communication.
Assist with market access impact analysis and certification prioritization to support global business growth and customer trust.
Develop and enhance monitoring processes to identify emerging compliance and regulatory trends, enabling proactive risk management and supporting competitive advantage.

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 determined by Cisco
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
grants of Cisco restricted stock units