Strategy & Planning Manager

Strategy And Planning Team MemberOur Strategy & Planning team serves as the vital bridge between Cisco's visionary goals and actionable market transformation. We integrate advanced analytics and AI-driven signals to shape enterprise-wide initiatives, ranging from digital transformation to recurring revenue models. As a global or regional support hub, we drive the "OneCisco" AI strategy to identify high-impact opportunities that keep the organization ahead of shifting market trends. Joining this team means working at the intersection of data-driven insights and executive decision-making to optimize resources and investments. You will collaborate in a high-impact environment where rigorous prioritization and innovative planning tools are the standard for success.Translate strategic visions into defined priorities and AI-enhanced planning frameworks to ensure measurable business outcomes. Manage structural advancements and cross-functional process improvements to simplify decision-making and increase organizational speed. Advise executive leadership on investment strategies and resource optimization using data-driven, AI-enhanced insights. Facilitate annual and multi-year planning processes by embedding rigorous feedback loops and scenario modeling to evaluate long-term feasibility. Build cross-functional consensus and present clear recommendations that frame trade-offs and risks for senior stakeholders to ensure continuity of intent.Minimum Qualifications8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's degree, or 3+ years with a PhD.Experience leading market and competitive analysis using advanced analytics or AI-enabled tools.Experience developing business plans, forecasts, and scenario models to evaluate investment trade-offs.Experience managing digital transformation initiatives or recurring revenue business models.Preferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.Certified Professional in Artificial Intelligence (CPMAI) designation.Lean Six Sigma certification.Ability to build consensus and align strategic agendas across diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.Proficiency in AI-enhanced storytelling and framing complex data insights for executive audiences.