Strategy & Planning Manager
About The Position
Our Strategy & Planning team serves as the vital bridge between Cisco’s visionary goals and actionable market transformation. We integrate advanced analytics and AI-driven signals to shape enterprise-wide initiatives, ranging from digital transformation to recurring revenue models. As a global or regional support hub, we drive the "OneCisco" AI strategy to identify high-impact opportunities that keep the organization ahead of shifting market trends. Joining this team means working at the intersection of data-driven insights and executive decision-making to optimize resources and investments. You will collaborate in a high-impact environment where rigorous prioritization and innovative planning tools are the standard for success.
Requirements
- 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree, or 3+ years with a PhD.
- Experience leading market and competitive analysis using advanced analytics or AI-enabled tools.
- Experience developing business plans, forecasts, and scenario models to evaluate investment trade-offs.
- Experience managing digital transformation initiatives or recurring revenue business models.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Certified Professional in Artificial Intelligence (CPMAI) designation.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Ability to build consensus and align strategic agendas across diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proficiency in AI-enhanced storytelling and framing complex data insights for executive audiences.
Responsibilities
- Translate strategic visions into defined priorities and AI-enhanced planning frameworks to ensure measurable business outcomes.
- Manage structural advancements and cross-functional process improvements to simplify decision-making and increase organizational speed.
- Advise executive leadership on investment strategies and resource optimization using data-driven, AI-enhanced insights.
- Facilitate annual and multi-year planning processes by embedding rigorous feedback loops and scenario modeling to evaluate long-term feasibility.
- Build cross-functional consensus and present clear recommendations that frame trade-offs and risks for senior stakeholders to ensure continuity of intent.
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 (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
- 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 (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
