Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco

. Partner with the VP of Engineering to translate business objectives into actionable engineering strategies supporting HAI growth .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $198,500 - $273,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategy development, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making to support engineering and sales alignment. Proven ability to mentor teams, define KPIs, and implement training programs to foster a high-performance culture.

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5+ Years Experience In StrategyProficiency In SalesforceData Analysis ProficiencyKPI Definition And MonitoringExperience In Pre-Sales Engineering

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Hard Skills

Strategy DevelopmentOperational EfficiencyProgram ManagementData-Driven Decision-MakingKPI DefinitionPerformance MonitoringStrategic PlanningRisk IdentificationMitigation PlanningTraining Program Implementation

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationHigh-Performance Culture AdvocacyCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceAI-Driven Productivity Platforms

Industry Keywords

Solutions EngineeringSales EngineeringOperational StrategiesCustomer InitiativesPerformance Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the VP of Engineering to translate business objectives into actionable engineering strategies supporting HAI growth
Drive operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional orchestration
Foster a high-performance culture that enables, engages, and empowers the Solutions Engineering team
Bridge sales priorities and day-to-day engineering execution across customer initiatives
Develop and implement strategies for the Solutions Engineering team aligned with sales, marketing, and product strategies
Create and execute operational strategies for SE and Architecture teams
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and present insights to leadership
Define success metrics and track strategic objectives
Monitor KPIs assessing pre-sales strategies and initiatives
Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions
Establish continuous feedback and iteration frameworks
Coordinate between HAI Sales Engineering, Americas SE leadership, Global SE, Sales, and Marketing
Identify skill needs and implement training programs
Mentor and guide team leaders
Advocate for the HAI SE community within the Americas and Global SE organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, program management, or pre-sales engineering
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field
Proficiency in Salesforce
Proficiency in data analysis
Proficiency in modern AI-driven productivity platforms
Experience defining KPIs, monitoring performance, and executing strategic planning in large organizations
Candidate required to live in or relocate to the Bay Area

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, vesting following 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 per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for eligible exempt employees, with no defined limit subject to availability and business limitations
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 annually
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, subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
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