Cisco · 8 hours ago
Strategy and Planning Manager
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $227K/yr
10+ years expCisco is a leading company in networking technology, seeking a Strategy and Planning Manager to drive strategic growth and manage business operations. The role involves coordinating deliverables across the Networking Sales portfolio, conducting data analysis, and delivering insights to senior leadership to accelerate growth.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate content and deliverables across the Networking Sales portfolio, ensuring executive-ready narratives that reflect key business priorities and performance
Work closely with cross-functional collaborators and drive deep-dives into critical business challenges identified by senior leadership, conducting root cause analyses and delivering clear, data-driven recommendations to accelerate growth
Craft compelling presentations to communicate insights and actions to senior leaders
Take the lead on sophisticated, ad-hoc analytical projects, partnering with analytics teams to define problems, identify key data, and translate insights into business results
Support the strategic planning process by identifying long-term opportunities and risks, gathering external perspectives, and composing planning timelines and roadmaps
Develop critical metrics and track outcomes to ensure strategies drive impact and accountability across the organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in technology, including 5+ years in strategy & operations leadership or senior management consulting roles
3+ years in data analysis and translating data into business strategy
3+ years presenting to executive and mid-level audiences
Preferred
Demonstrated success in achieving measurable business outcomes (e.g., revenue, efficiency)
Consistent record in on major cross-functional projects
Strong initiative, organizational, and detail orientation skills
Prior consulting experience at a top-tier strategy consultancy
MBA or equivalent experience from a top business school
Demonstrated strategic and innovative thinking, with external awareness and adaptability to market transitions
Outstanding skills in strategic influencing, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team building
Experience selling or supporting complex solutions
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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 determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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