Cisco Sr Strategy & Planning Manager 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

819643223

Act as a Strategy & Planning lead for AI and Production business in the Web Area. You will work closely with the Area Vice President and engage in projects and discussions that have insight to the Cisco C-suite.

• Serve in multiple capacities as a member of the Area Leadership Team in partnership with the Area Sales Vice President, Systems Engineering Director, Finance, and others.
• Collaborate and use the collective strengths and resources across Cisco, including Sales, Business Units, Office of the CEO, etc.
• Provide data-driven insights and actions by proficiently navigating through large and complex data sets, extracting relevant insights, establishing a strategic viewpoint, and developing plans with clear, measurable outcomes for accountability and tracking progress.
• Engage with Sales, Sales Engineering and Sales Finance Leadership to continually define, uncover and track opportunities, investments, and commitments.
• Identify and communicate impacts to all collaborators, including Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team, ASP’s Senior Leadership Team, Business Units, and other supporting groups.
• Define and socialize success metrics; provide the management, communication, and governance to support the business objectives

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong command of Cisco's production product portfolio (notably Internet Infrastructure and Data Center Networking) is required.
• 10+ years of validated experience in leading operations, program management or strategy development
• A proven record of solving sophisticated business problems and crafting viable solutions.

Preferred Requirements:

• MBA or equivalent experience preferred, but not required
• Field Sales experience with a consistent track record of success is highly preferred
• Deep understanding of market transitions including the AI marketplace highly preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong executive presence with exemplary verbal and written communications skills are required
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy required

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).