Strategy & Planning Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Transform long-term visions into actionable strategic objectives and prioritize impactful initiatives that align with OneCisco goals.

• Extract insights from both internal and external data, along with AI-driven signals, to guide executives on investment strategies and optimize resources.

• Lead annual and multi-year planning processes using scenario modeling and AI tools.

• Assess the feasibility, trade-offs, and outcomes of strategic initiatives.

• Manage cross-functional process improvements to streamline decision-making and ensure initiatives remain in sync with business cycles.

• Develop data-rich narratives that frame complex options, articulate risks, and foster consensus among cross-functional leadership.

• Analyze market evolution and competitive landscapes to uncover opportunities and challenge commercial assumptions.

• Assist Cisco’s Global Specialists Incubation team and influence the enterprise-wide execution of AI strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD plus 3 years of relevant experience.

• Equivalent relevant work experience in strategy, business planning, or management consulting is required.

• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into clear, measurable initiatives.

• Proficiency in data modeling and the use of analytical tools to support decision-making.

• Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders and facilitating alignment across complex organizational structures.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• CPMAI or an equivalent AI strategy certification is preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.

• Experience in AI-enabled research and advanced prompt engineering for business workflows is preferred.

• Strong background in portfolio management and market intelligence is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution from Cisco.

• Paid parental leave.

• Coverage for short- and long-term disabilities.

• Basic life insurance.

• Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment.

• 10 paid holidays each full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• Paid day off for birthdays.

• Paid holiday shutdown at year-end.

• 4 paid personal wellness days.

• 16 days of paid vacation each full calendar year for non-exempt employees.

• Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees.

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on the hire date and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time can be carried forward annually.

• Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family issues.

• Optional 10 paid volunteer days each full calendar year.

• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.