Strategy & Planning Manager – Campus and Branch Networking

Cisco

. Own the SVP/GM’s executive customer engagement program across sponsored accounts and priority customer engagements .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $173,400 - $231,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing executive customer engagement programs, synthesizing data into actionable insights, and influencing senior stakeholders. Proficient in program management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful outcomes.

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Program ManagementExecutive Customer EngagementData AnalysisStrategic RecommendationsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Strategy And PlanningProgram ManagementProduct OperationsFinancial AnalysisOperational AnalysisMarket AnalysisExecutive Briefing PreparationProblem StructuringData-Driven Decision MakingInfluencing Senior Stakeholders

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipInfluencing Without AuthorityAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ExcelTableauPower BIBusiness Intelligence PlatformsSQL

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingCorporate StrategyEnterprise TechnologyNetworkingCustomer Success Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the SVP/GM’s executive customer engagement program across sponsored accounts and priority customer engagements
Manage program objectives, executive readiness, and outcome tracking to increase engagement impact
Develop executive briefings, agendas, talking points, and preparation materials
Lead readiness discussions, resolve gaps and risks, and advance decisions before customer engagements
Track commitments and follow-up actions, establish owners and dates, drive completion, and gather outcomes and recurring themes
Lead or support strategic and analytical initiatives identified by the Chief of Staff
Structure business challenges into actionable work plans and use data-driven fact bases to test assumptions and provide strategic recommendations
Partner across Product, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to align stakeholders and ensure cohesive execution
Build repeatable templates, cadences, and tracking mechanisms to improve efficiency, transparency, and consistency
Synthesize data into decision-ready briefings and communications for senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of related experience, or Master’s degree plus 6 years of related experience, or PhD plus 3 years of related experience in strategy and planning, program management, product operations, or a related field
Experience owning cross-functional programs involving senior executives
Experience structuring ambiguous business problems, establishing a fact base, evaluating options and trade-offs, and developing practical recommendations
Experience analyzing financial, operational, product, customer, or market data using tools such as Excel and business intelligence platforms
Experience preparing executive briefings, communicating complex business topics, and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
Preferred: experience owning cross-functional programs involving customer-facing teams and multiple partner organizations in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Preferred: experience designing and managing executive customer engagement programs and individual meetings involving senior company and customer leaders
Preferred: experience combining detailed operational execution with strategic and analytical problem-solving
Preferred: experience partnering with Sales and account teams on executive customer engagements, account planning, or customer success programs
Preferred: experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategy and operations, or a similar strategic role, preferably in enterprise technology or networking
Preferred: experience using Tableau, Power BI, or SQL to identify trends and communicate business insights

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a 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
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per 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 hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies