Operations Strategy and Planning Manager MBA; Intern

Position: Operations Strategy and Planning Manager MBA (Intern) United States
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Applications are accepted until further notice.

This role may be eligible for remote work in the United States depending on business needs and hiring manager approval.

Meet the Team

We are Cisco Operations, the organization that drives accelerated growth by powering the company to securely deliver high-quality products and experiences for our customers, partners, and employees. Our vision is to power a secure Cisco with simplicity, speed, and growth so customers, partners, and employees choose us every time.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with leaders and teams across::

* Security & Trust

* Cisco IT

* Global Supply Chain

* Cisco AI & Automation Center

* Lifecycle Innovation & Optimization

* Commerce & Growth Acceleration

Your Impact

This Summer 2026 MBA internship within Cisco Operations offers the opportunity to work on high-priority, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives at a global technology leader. Operating in a role similar to an internal consultant or Strategy & Planning Manager, you will partner closely with senior leaders to solve complex business problems and drive meaningful impact. You will lead cross-functional work from concept through execution, translate data into clear, actionable insights, and guide senior-level discussions that build alignment and momentum.

By taking ownership, anticipating risks, and communicating effectively, you will deliver measurable outcomes while strategically integrating AI solutions into business processes, analysis, and decision-making.

As an intern, you will lead a strategic initiative tied directly to Cisco's near-term business priorities. Responsibilities may include:

* Owning a high-impact project from problem definition through recommendation

* Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic decisions

* Developing business cases, metrics, and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness

* Synthesizing insights into clear, executive-ready presentations

* Partnering with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and execution

* Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders

Sample past projects have included:

* Building and testing different aspects for our next-generation Offers

* Identifying opportunities to improve Cisco's GTM capabilities in Cloud Marketplaces

* Developing industry and competitive perspectives on standard processes

* Supervising a pilot offer launch program and communicating recommendations to senior partners based on findings

Minimum Qualifications

* Currently enrolled in an MBA program or a related graduate-level business program.

* Strong understanding of business strategy and structured problem-solving; experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to drive strategy

* Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience working with analytics and finance teams to build dashboards, metrics, and KPIs

* Ability to manage and deliver high-impact projects on time and within scope

* Clear and persuasive communicator with cross-functional partners and senior leaders; familiarity with networking and cloud technologies is a plus

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 solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

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 benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive…