Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco

. Translate visions into strategic goals, market positions, and transformation priorities .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,400 - $172,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and AI-driven analytics to optimize business outcomes. Proficient in scenario modeling, performance measurement, and cross-functional collaboration to align resources with strategic priorities.

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Strategic PlanningData AnalysisScenario ModelingAI-Driven AnalyticsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Scenario ModelingTrend AnalysisKPI DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationPrioritizationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Business Intelligence ToolsAnalytics ToolsPlanning ToolsGenerative AIPrompt Engineering

Industry Keywords

Market AnalysisDigital TransformationResource OptimizationBusiness InsightsStrategic Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate visions into strategic goals, market positions, and transformation priorities
Form insights from internal and external data sources, advanced analytics, and AI-driven signals
Lead market and competitive analysis to inform future direction
Shape enterprise-wide initiatives, including digital transformation and recurring revenue models
Drive a holistic OneCisco AI strategy and identify high-impact AI opportunities
Advise executives on business and functional strategy, investment strategy, and resource optimization
Align cross-functional strategic agendas and prioritize initiatives for outsourcing or termination
Develop business plans connecting long-term vision to short-term goals
Set targets, build forecasts, and conduct scenario modeling
Facilitate annual and multi-year planning processes
Align resources and capabilities with strategic priorities
Support planning analytics and embed advanced tools and prompt engineering into daily workflows
Drive incremental S&P advancements through AI-augmented modeling
Support global S&P areas or provide broad enabling S&P support for a region
Identify strategic opportunities, misalignments, friction, risks, and resource needs
Integrate analyses into strategic storylines using AI-powered synthesis models
Monitor metrics, detect gaps, and advise on course corrections
Improve S&P processes through AI-driven process optimization
Connect external shifts to customer priorities and uncover future opportunities
Coordinate across teams and integrate broader perspectives
Ensure deliverables reflect cross-functional interdependencies
Articulate the team’s position and clarify deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience using data and business insights to support planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, or strategic decision-making
Experience managing workstreams independently, prioritizing deliverables, and executing against defined business objectives and timelines
Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and functional stakeholders to gather inputs, resolve dependencies, and deliver business outcomes
Strong analytical capabilities, including scenario modeling, trend analysis, KPI development, and performance measurement
Experience identifying performance gaps, business risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Experience developing materials and recommendations for senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Proficiency with business intelligence, analytics, and planning tools
Experience using generative AI and prompt engineering to improve analytical or operational workflows

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, subject to continued employment
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
Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles
Opportunities to grow and build
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