Strategy and Planning Manager (Sales, Saudi Arabia)

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Strategy and Planning Manager to drive transformational initiatives within its sales organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior stakeholders in Saudi Arabia, aligning cross-functional efforts to execute the Strategic Growth Plan. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategy, program management, and stakeholder engagement, along with exceptional communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape a digital future for everyone.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategy and planning or related roles.
• Proficiency in program and project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment and execution of key initiatives within the Growth Plan.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Program Management

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Public Speaking

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

Strategy and Planning Manager (Sales, Saudi Arabia)

Location: Saudi Arabia

Area of Interest: Business Strategy and Operations

Job Type: Professional

Job Id: 1439831

We are seeking a top-tier Strategy & Planning professional to join Cisco’s Sales Organization in Saudi Arabia. This role offers the unique opportunity to be a key orchestrator of Cisco’s transformational agenda, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to bring our Strategic Growth Plan to life.

What You'll Do

1. Drive cross-functional alignment and execution of key initiatives within the Growth Plan.
2. Serve as a strategic advisor to the senior leadership team in Saudi Arabia.
3. Coordinate, document, track, and present growth plans effectively.
4. Build and lead a matrixed team, forging positive relationships to achieve collective success, even in uncharted territory.
5. Support key business initiatives across MEA-TRC, EMEA, and Global regions.

Who you'll work with

1. Report to the Head of Strategy & Planning for the MEA-TRC Theatre and become a member of Saudi Arabia’s management team.
2. Work closely with KSA Sales and Sales Leadership teams, as well as corporate functions like Finance, HR, Operations, Strategy, and Country Enablement.
3. Engage with all levels of seniority, from individual contributors to top executives.
4. Participate in external engagements with government officials, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and distribution partners.

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in strategy and planning or directly related roles.
• Proficiency in program and project management, capable of translating strategic objectives into actionable operational plans and driving their implementation.
• Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and relationship building in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and influence skills, with experience in public speaking and producing executive-level content.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, sales-led culture.

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency in Arabic.

Who You Are

• An exceptional and engaging communicator at the executive level.
• Immaculate stakeholder management skills, able to manage complex, cross-functional engagements with senior people.
• Strong project management experience, and the ability to lead teams through uncharted territory, with no pre-existing playbook.
• Analytical, with the ability to simplify and understand processes and dependencies.
• Positive, pragmatic, and willing to learn.
• Constructively challenge others to help transform and innovate.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, developing innovative technology and powering a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. We believe in diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, and we celebrate individuality and passion for technology.