Cisco

Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco$117K — $172K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, program management, consulting, or a related field
  • Experience supporting enterprise-level initiatives and collaborating with business leadership
  • Strong skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and project/program management
  • Proven ability to prepare leadership updates and dashboards
  • Capacity to work across U.S. and international time zones
  • Managing high-sensitivity information with discretion

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic initiatives aligned with Cisco's enterprise priorities
  • Translate executive direction into actionable plans with clear milestones and risk assessments
  • Create structured approaches for ambiguous projects including decision rights and operating cadences
  • Coordinate efforts across multiple functions including product, sales, and legal
  • Prepare executive-ready updates summarizing project progress and decisions needed
  • Support portfolio discipline in execution and business transitions
  • Build scalable, AI-driven workflows and reporting mechanisms

Benefits

  • Exposure to C-level executives and critical enterprise priorities
  • Opportunity to shape important company initiatives
  • Work within a high-caliber team focused on strategic execution
  • Develop skills in AI-enabled work processes and productivity tools
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/21/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Strategic Enterprise PMO in Cisco's Office of the CEO sits at the center of Cisco's most critical enterprise priorities. We work directly with C-level executives and senior leaders to turn strategy into action, accelerate durable growth, and manage enterprise-level risk.

This Strategy & Planning Manager is not a traditional PMO role. Our team is brought into high-stakes, cross-company initiatives where speed, structure, judgment, and accountability matter. We clarify complex problems, align senior stakeholders, build operating models, drive decisions, and keep execution moving across Cisco.

Your Impact

You will be part of a high-caliber team with direct exposure to executive decision-making and the opportunity to shape how Cisco delivers its most important work. You are a practical operator who creates clarity quickly, communicates with sound judgment, and with the ability to drive progress across matrixed teams.

Typical Duties Include:
  • Help drive strategic initiatives tied to Cisco's enterprise priorities, including AI-era cyber defense, global business acceleration, and competitive go-to-market execution.
  • Translate executive direction into clear workstreams, owners, milestones, risks, dependencies and next steps
  • Create structure in ambiguous work by helping define decision rights, escalation paths, operating cadences, executive updates, and sustainable operating models.
  • Coordinate across product, sales, strategy, finance, legal, marketing, communications, operations, government affairs, and other functions
  • Prepare executive-ready updates that summarize progress, risks, blockers, decisions needed and recommendations.
  • Support portfolio discipline across intake, execution, operating model readiness, and business handoff.
  • Build scalable, AI-enabled ways of working across templates, dashboards, reporting, workflows, and executive summaries.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, program management, consulting, or a related field
  • Support of enterprise-level initiatives and business leadership teams
  • Strong PowerPoint, Excel, project/program management, and communication skills
  • Experience preparing leadership updates, dashboards, or decision materials
  • Ability to work across U.S. and international time zones, as needed
  • Ability to manage confidential and high-sensitivity information


Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA or advanced degree
  • Experience in a technology company, management consulting firm, enterprise PMO, strategy, or business operations role managing programs in matrixed organizations
  • Strong analytical, synthesis, and storytelling skills
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as Asana, Airtable, Cursor, Codex, LLM chat models, AI agents, dashboards, workflow automation, or similar productivity platforms
  • Ability to use AI tools to summarize inputs, draft executive updates, identify risks, automate workflows, and improve portfolio visibility
  • Familiarity with go-to-market, product, security, AI, infrastructure, or competitive strategy initiatives


About Cisco

Cisco Careers

Join the vibrant team at Cisco, a global leader in networking and cybersecurity solutions, where innovation and leadership thrive. Cisco offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences, making it an ideal place for both seasoned professionals and those seeking an internship to jumpstart their career. Work You’ll Do At Cisco, you’ll be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Engage in work that matters with a team that combines technology, creativity, and the power of human connection to redefine networking. Cisco’s commitment to innovation isn’t just about technology, but also about transforming the way we work and collaborate. Cisco’s employment philosophy supports career advancement and nurtures a leadership pipeline that is equipped with diversity training and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re applying your skills to drive our latest innovations or using our vast networking capabilities to solve complex problems, at Cisco, every role is impactful. Join Our Dynamic Team Explore job opportunities in areas ranging from engineering to marketing, sales to cybersecurity. Cisco is hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. Positions at Cisco offer competitive benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Cisco internship. Gain invaluable industry experience, enhance your resume, and build professional networks that last a lifetime. Our internships provide hands-on experience and the chance to work on projects that matter. Leadership and Development Cisco is committed to fostering leadership skills and providing employees with the training needed to succeed. Our leadership programs help you develop new skills, manage teams effectively, and lead with confidence. Cisco’s commitment to professional development ensures that your career path is as dynamic as our technologies. Benefits and Culture Cisco understands the importance of a balanced life. Our benefits package is designed to ensure that our team members are healthy, happy, and secure. At Cisco, you’ll find a supportive culture that encourages open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect. Stay Connected Join Cisco’s Talent Network Stay informed about new positions that match your skills and interests. At Cisco, we value the curiosity and unique perspectives of our team members. Subscribe to receive personalized job alerts and insider tips directly from our hiring managers. Explore Cisco Jobs Ready to advance your career at Cisco? Search open positions, prepare your resume, and get ready for an interview that could lead to your next big opportunity. At Cisco, we’re not just filling positions—we’re investing in leaders. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at Cisco.
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79,500 employees
Market Cap
$194.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
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