Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco

. Translate Americas business vision and strategic priorities into program goals, roadmaps, success criteria, and investment decisions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $143,600 - $238,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration within an enterprise technology environment. Proficient in leveraging data analysis, executive communication, and AI-enabled tools to drive operational improvements and influence stakeholder outcomes.

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Program LeadershipStrategic PlanningData AnalysisExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionResource OptimizationScenario PlanningMetrics DefinitionOperational AnalysisSales EnablementTalent DevelopmentWorkflow AutomationGenerative AIPrompt Engineering

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluencePrioritizationMentorshipProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SalesConnectSharePointDigital Enablement PlatformsAI-Enabled ToolsManagement Toolkits

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCPMAILean Six SigmaProsci Organisational Change

Industry Keywords

Enterprise TechnologyB2B SalesLeadership DevelopmentCross-Functional InitiativesOperational Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate Americas business vision and strategic priorities into program goals, roadmaps, success criteria, and investment decisions
Synthesize field feedback, sales performance data, leadership capability needs, market trends, and AI-assisted analysis
Build strategic narratives and advise executive participants on priorities, trade-offs, resourcing, and outcomes
Own end-to-end program execution, including delivery plans, milestone tracking, dependencies, decision logs, risk mitigation, customer commitments, and critical work products
Sequence initiatives against resource capacity and sales calendars and recommend course corrections
Develop executive briefings, communications, management toolkits, launch packets, operating cadences, and program scorecards
Design and complete people leadership, mentorship, career acceleration, and field activation experiences
Develop operating clinics, leadership sessions, executive panels, coaching resources, management job aids, and AI-enabled playbooks
Lead cohort-based program lifecycles, including recruitment, application review, onboarding, mentor matching, engagement, and alumni follow-through
Partner with Sales Executives, AVPs, Operations Directors, Global Enablement, People & Communities, Communications, and field leaders
Influence outcomes across cross-functional and matrixed teams without direct line authority
Define metrics, targets, automated dashboards, and feedback loops
Analyze operational results, identify gaps, and recommend evidence-based adjustments and resource trade-offs
Leverage Generative AI, analytics, prompt engineering, and workflow automation to improve planning and delivery
Continuously improve strategy and planning processes and document repeatable practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of related experience, Master’s degree plus 4 years, PhD plus 1 year, or equivalent relevant work experience
5–7+ years of experience in strategy and planning, business operations, program leadership, sales enablement, or people leadership and talent development in an enterprise technology environment
Demonstrated track record of owning complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy and planning through direct execution and measurement
Strong executive communication, stakeholder influence, data analysis, prioritization, and delivery management skills
Ability to influence across matrixed organizations without direct authority, lead executive stakeholders, and independently resolve operational risks
Experience with enterprise B2B sales motions, frontline sales leadership dynamics, Systems Engineering environments, and large-scale leadership or mentorship programs preferred
Experience with scenario planning, resource optimization, program telemetry/analytics, and AI-enabled workflow improvement preferred
Familiarity with SalesConnect, SharePoint, digital enablement platforms, and virtual/hybrid executive programming preferred
Hands-on experience with Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and workflow automation preferred
Professional certification such as PMP, CPMAI, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci Organisational Change, or relevant leadership coaching certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
16 days of paid vacation for non-exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans