Cisco Strategy & Planning Manager 

Poland, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Krakow 

961667146

• Design and Deliver GTM Strategies:Partner with Sales and Operations leadership to build and execute data-driven GTM plans, frameworks, and business initiatives.
• Business Planning:Support development of Long Range and Annual Strategic plans (yearly/half-yearly) and drive processes to accelerate business outcomes.
• Run the Business:Facilitate the execution of core operational activities, including QBOs, forecasting, leadership offsites, and business performance tracking.
• Insight & Storytelling:Structure ambiguous business challenges, synthesize insights from data, and build compelling, executive-ready presentations and recommendations.
• Analysis & Execution:Conduct complex quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform decision-making and drive execution of high-impact projects.
• Stakeholder Management:Collaborate across teams, manage competing priorities, and align senior stakeholders to common goals.
• Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to streamline processes and adopt best practices that enhance efficiency and impact.
• Change Leadership:

• Problem Solver:Creative thinker who can break down complex issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Synthesizer:Expert at structuring ambiguous data, drawing patterns, and testing hypotheses.
• Storyteller:Confident presenting to all levels of the organization, able to make data come alive for both peers and executives.
• Organizer:Effective at prioritizing tasks and resources for maximum impact.
• Trusted Partner:Skilled collaborator with a strong track record of delivering results in a matrixed and cross-functional setting.
• Self-Starter:Proactive, self-motivated, and accountable—always seeking to improve processes and outcomes.
• Growth Mindset:

Required:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience (MBA a plus).
• 5-7 years’ experience in sales strategy, planning & operations, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership in growth planning, running business deliverables, and leading operational activities.
• Proficiency in framing and structuring business problems, prioritizing work, and conducting both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Proven ability to produce executive-level presentations and influence decision-makers.
• Strong command of business intelligence (BI) tools; SQL proficiency a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English fluency required.

• Experience developing strategic plans, supporting cross-functional transformation, and driving business alignment.
• Hands-on, data-driven approach—comfortable diving into analysis and surfacing actionable insights.
• Familiarity with sales enablement and operations best practices in a technology or SaaS environment.

• A dynamic and inclusive environment at the intersection of technology, sales, and innovation.
• The opportunity to impact global business strategy and drive meaningful results.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Collaborative team culture with flexible working arrangements.