Strategy & Planning Manager
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. The manager will define and operationalize long-term compliance and cloud assurance strategies, ensuring efficient regional market access and regulatory readiness. They will drive standardization, automation, and portfolio governance across multi-cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments, and lead initiatives to scale compliance operations through AI and intelligent workflow integration. This role requires partnering with Engineering, Product, Security, Legal, and GTM teams to improve execution and remove blockers, as well as developing executive-ready dashboards and metrics for data-driven decision-making and program maturity.
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
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (for non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (for 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 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
