Cisco Strategy Planning & Operations Manager 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

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What You'll Do

As a Strategy, Planning and Operations Manager, you will be a business partner to the I&MI Global sales specialist leaders. This role will actively contribute to strategy development, building & executing operational plans, and driving transformation with the global I&MI sales teams. You will engage with Global I&MI leaders, the Global Specialist SP&O organization, I&MI specialists, business units, partners, and other cross-functional organizations.

This role requires a strategic thinker with outstanding planning, execution, and leadership skills. You will collaborate across teams to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, design and implement go-to-market strategies, and deliver impactful business insights that influence executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and implementation of detailed strategic plans that align with company objectives.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop tailored strategies to achieve growth and scale.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance sales coverage, marketing execution, and service integration.

Operations & Insights:

• Design and manage operational cadences, processes, and reviews to optimize efficiency.
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to support business decisions and enhance trajectory discussions.
• Lead projects to refine and streamline business operations for improved scalability and sustainability.

Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with executive leaders, sales teams, and cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding strategic and operational priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategy, business development, finance or operations within service provider, telecommunications, or a related industry.
• Proven track record to develop and execute large-scale strategic initiatives, with measurable outcomes.
• Business Insight – Proven understanding of Cisco’s sales cycle, organization, and GTM objectives: business unit, sales and partners
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in business intelligence tools, data analysis, and reporting.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management capabilities.
• Experience influencing senior leaders within complex, matrixed organizations.

Preferred Skills

• MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Consultant Management firm experience is highly desired
• Expertise in crafting and implementing GTM strategies for sales and marketing.
• Experience working with global teams and managing geographically diverse projects.
• Tools proficiency: Required: Excel (Pivot-Tables, etc.), PowerPoint (presentation building), FINBI, SFDC; Plus but not required: Cisco Ready, MBR.