Description
The Strategy & Planning Manager role is a key individual contributor position within the Business Development & Partnerships team at Cisco's central Product organization.
You will work closely with Business Development teams to design and own operational processes, enhance cross-functional visibility, and support the design and launch of strategic partnerships.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and manage operational processes to track internal and external partnership-related workstreams and deliver strategic insights to key stakeholders.
- Work with Business Development and cross-functional Cisco teams to design and implement a best-in-class experience for partners.
- Develop and manage cross-functional engagement processes to align Business Development with Cisco teams, ensuring visibility, strategic alignment, and participation in key business cadences.
- Support Business Development leadership in defining partnership focus areas, setting business goals, and tracking key initiatives to drive business impact and execution.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree + 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree + 6 years of related experience or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience building and managing projects and workflows from ideation to delivery using tools such as Airtable, PowerPoint, and/or Salesforce.
- Experience designing and managing business processes and operating cadences.
- Experience preparing executive-facing written communications and presentation materials.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Strategy, or a related field.
- Experience working in an internal strategy and/or operations role at a tech company or at a strategy firm with expertise in strategic planning and operational execution.
- Understanding of GTM motions in SaaS software industry.
- Understanding of product development lifecycles.
- Experience working with AI technology, SaaS software, or hyperscalers.
Benefits:
- 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.
- Paid time away, including 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
Salary range: $173,400.00 to $231,800.00