Strategy & Planning Manager – Global Security, Networking Sales

Cisco

. Drive end-to-end design, narrative synthesis, and delivery of Quarterly Business Outlooks, ELT strategy reviews, and strategic readouts .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,400 - $191,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate strategy and management consulting, with a strong focus on executive communication, narrative synthesis, and structured problem solving. Proficient in translating complex business metrics and market dynamics into actionable insights for executive decision-making.

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Corporate Strategy ExperienceExecutive Communication SkillsStructured Problem SolvingFinancial Modeling ExpertiseCross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment

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Hard Skills

Narrative SynthesisPresentation DevelopmentSales Performance AnalyticsHypothesis-Driven AnalysisDecision FrameworksGovernance ModelsBusiness Metrics AnalysisStrategic Pivots ImplementationComplex Problem StructuringData Distillation

Soft Skills

Influential CommunicationConsensus BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership AlignmentMatrixed Environment Navigation

Tools & Technologies

Central AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence ToolsFinancial Analysis SoftwarePresentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA from Premier Institution

Industry Keywords

Global Technology EnterpriseManagement ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareCybersecurity ArchitecturesSaaS Business ModelsNetworking/Security Verticals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive end-to-end design, narrative synthesis, and delivery of Quarterly Business Outlooks, ELT strategy reviews, and strategic readouts
Define, structure, and articulate global strategic priorities with Strategy & Planning leadership
Translate sales metrics, inflections, and market dynamics into executive storylines
Structure ambiguous and complex Security & Networking business challenges
Partner with Central Analytics & BI teams to distill financial, bookings, and operational data into executive decision support
Bridge Business Entities, Geo Strategy & Planning leads, and team members to unify messaging and drive consensus
Develop presentation decision frameworks and governance models
Enable sales leadership to evaluate trade-offs, align incentives, and implement strategic pivots

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or sales strategy and operations within a global technology enterprise
3+ years of high-level executive communication and narrative synthesis experience
Proven record authoring presentation materials for Director, VP, and executive-level audiences
3+ years of mastery in structured problem solving, hypothesis-driven analysis, and top-down communication frameworks
2+ years of experience with business metrics, financial modeling, and sales performance analytics
2+ years operating as an influential individual contributor in a highly matrixed environment
Ability to align cross-functional VP stakeholders without direct authority
MBA from a premier institution or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Management consulting background with direct engagement in technology, enterprise software, or networking/security verticals preferred
Familiarity with enterprise networking, cybersecurity architectures, or recurring SaaS/subscription GTM business models preferred
Experience driving cross-architecture strategic alignment across multiple business units or cross-functional teams preferred

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 personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation 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 on hire date and each January 1 thereafter
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, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Opportunities for professional growth and development