Strategy & Planning Manager; Remote

Position: Strategy & Planning Manager (Remote US)
The application window is expected to close on: 11/12/2026

Meet the Team We are the Global Specialists Strategy and Transformation team.  Our small team of strategists advises on resource allocation, organization design, sales priorities, and process improvement.  We support the Global Specialists Sales leadership team and work closely with peers in each of the geographies and the strategy organizations supporting Cisco's global head of sales.  This role will be dedicated to supporting the newly established Incubation team within the Global Specialists org.

Your Impact As a Strategic Planning lead, you will bridge the gap between high-level vision and measurable execution. You will act as an internal consultant, leveraging advanced analytics and AI-driven insights to shape enterprise-wide initiatives. This role is exciting because you will influence executive decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and directly drive the "One Cisco" AI strategy to transform how we approach global market opportunities.

Responsibilities Strategic Direction:
Translate long-term visions into actionable strategic goals, prioritizing initiatives that maximize impact and align with "One Cisco" priorities.

Data-Driven Decision Support:
Form insights from internal/external data and AI-driven signals to advise executives on investment strategies and resource optimization.

Planning & Forecasting:
Facilitate annual and multi-year planning processes, using scenario modeling and AI tools to evaluate feasibility, trade-offs, and outcomes.

Execution & Process Improvement:
Oversee cross-functional improvements to simplify decision-making and ensure initiatives remain on track and aligned with business cycles.

Storytelling & Stakeholder Alignment:
Create data-rich narratives that frame complex options, articulate risks, and build consensus across cross-functional leadership.

Market Intelligence:
Map market evolution and competitive landscapes to identify new opportunities, questioning commercial assumptions to drive growth.

Minimum Qualifications Must be able to work in the US without the support of sponsorship now or in the future

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of related experience, or Master’s degree + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience.

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

Proven ability to translate strategic direction into defined, measurable initiatives.

Proficiency in data modeling and utilizing analytical tools to inform decision-making.

Experience in cross-functional stakeholder management and facilitating alignment across complex organizational structures.

Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Certified Professional in AI (CPMAI) or equivalent AI strategy certification.

Lean Six Sigma certification.

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

Strong background in portfolio management and market intelligence.

Why Cisco? 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…