Cisco
Strategy & Planning Manager
San Jose, California, US · Full-time
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$6,374 more — $179,774 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $179,774 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Management Analysts" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Management Analysts (13-1111) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The application window is expected to close on: 10/27/2026 Note: This is a remote U.S. based role, requiring work within the West Coast Time Zone.
- Preference will be given to the candidates from the West coast locations.
- Meet the Team The Strategy & Planning Manager role is a key individual contributor position within the Business Development & Partnerships team, a strategic function in Cisco's central Product organization.
Responsibilities
- As Strategy & Planning Manager, you will work closely with our Business Development teams to design and own operational processes, enhance cross-functional visibility, and support the design and launch of strategic partnerships.
- You will work on a fast-paced and dynamic team responsible for providing operational support and accelerating partnership activities in collaboration with the Business Development Managers.
- Build and manage operational processes to track internal and external partnership-related workstreams and deliver strategic insights to key stakeholders.
- Work with BD and cross functional Cisco teams to design and implement a best-in-class experience for our 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 BD leadership in defining partnership focus areas, setting business goals, and tracking key initiatives to drive business impact and execution.
Requirements
- Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience designing and managing business processes and operating cadences, such as initiative tracking, stakeholder reviews, or cross-functional planning
- Experience preparing executive-facing written communications and presentation materials, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), business readouts, and updates on strategic initiatives or operational performance.
Nice to have
- 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
- Ability to craft clear, compelling narratives in written, verbal, and visual formats (e.g., PowerPoint)
- Skilled at driving processes and demonstrable progress in dynamic, fast-moving environments with a high degree of ambiguity
- Adept at driving alignment, engagement, and collaboration across teams and leadership levels
Compensation
- The starting salary range posted for this position is $173,400.00 to $231,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benef
Company info
- At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.
- These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
- We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
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