Cisco Strategy & Planning Manager 

United States, Texas, Austin 

87576858

The application window is expected to close on: April 4, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The application window is expected to close on: April 4, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• Problem Solver: You think deeply through problems and strive to find creative solutions even when they are not readily apparent
• Synthesizer: can quickly structure ambiguous information by drawing out patterns, building hypotheses, and supporting with the right data & insights
• Storyteller confident in presenting and supporting a data-driven point of view, whether to peers or to superiors, in complex and cross-functional settings
• Organizer: prioritize tasks on a constant and ongoing basis to effectively and efficiently manage your time and resources
• Trusted partner: a consistent track record in cross-functional collaboration, establishing relationships and driving successful outcomes in a matrixed environment.
• Self-starter: a strong pulse on your own workload and productivity level, and know when to ask for help – or for new projects.
• Multi-functional: You are curious, flexible, and enjoy variety. As business needs evolve, you tackle new problems with a growth mindset.
• Strong communication & influencing skills ; experience working with partners at all levels, producing executive-level content and conducting executive conversations.
• Fact-based and hands-on with data and analysis where needed, while also applying existing standard methodologies. Data-driven, and able to see the heart of the results or opportunities to drive action.

• 3-5 years of experience in a combination of sales strategy, planning & operations, or (preferred) management consulting.
• Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in supporting executive leadership to drive growth plans, run the business deliverables (QBOs, Forecast, leadership offsites) and operational activities.
• Experience in supporting the development of Long Range and Annual Strategic plans (yearly / half-yearly) and developing processes to accelerate timing.
• Experience in framing & structuring business problems to drive toward actionable solutions, including effort prioritization, and quantitative / qualitative analysis.

• MBA a plus
• Solid understanding of business intelligence (BI) tools and SQL a plus
• Ability to travel domestically as needed