Product Management Strategy & Planning Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 10/29/2026 This remote role is open to US based candidates with preference given to those who reside in the central and eastern time zones. No relocation benefits are available.

The Partner Experience (PXP) Strategy & Development team serves as the engine driving the future of Cisco's global partner ecosystem. We bridge the gap between complex market data and actionable strategy to ensure our partner experience is seamless, efficient, and AI-forward. Our team is a diverse group of strategists, analysts, and project managers working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-obsessed environment.

We take pride in our ability to synthesize massive amounts of data into clear, high-impact roadmaps that influence how Cisco connects with the world. Joining us means being at the forefront of the digital transformation, where your insights directly shape our organizational direction.

• Translate complex partner experience visions into actionable product and AI roadmaps to drive strategic organizational transformation.
• Analyze market trends, partner feedback, and competitive signals using AI-enabled tools to inform forward-looking strategy and investment decisions.
• Align cross-functional stakeholders on strategic agendas by applying rigorous prioritization to ensure all development efforts support an AI-first approach.
• Facilitate annual and quarterly IT PI planning processes to establish clear KPIs and ensure resource allocation reflect the organization’s highest-priority outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements to simplify operational workflows and accelerate product speed to market through AI-driven insights.

• 8 years of experience in strategy development, product management, or business transformation within a technology environment.
• 5+ years experience using AI-enabled tools for market analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• 3+ years experience leading cross-functional strategic planning and project management initiatives within a large-scale organization.
• 2+ years of managing performance metrics, KPIs, and resource allocation tracking for complex technology roadmaps.
• 2+ years experience in business architecture or process optimization to improve product lifecycle efficiency.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• CPMAI (Cognitive Project Management for AI) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Strong communication and consensus-building skills to influence senior leadership.
• Adaptability to lead initiatives through shifting business expectations and evolving market landscapes.

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.

Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more…