AI-Driven Strategy & Planning Lead

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Strategy & Planning leader to bridge visionary goals with actionable market transformation. You will apply AI-enabled insights to shape enterprise initiatives and drive cross-functional improvements, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making across the organization.

The role emphasizes strategic prioritization, multi-year planning, and stakeholder alignment to optimize investments and accelerate growth in a dynamic AI era.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's degree, or 3+ years with a PhD.
• Experience leading market and competitive analysis using advanced analytics or AI-enabled tools.
• Experience developing business plans, forecasts, and scenario models to evaluate investment trade-offs.
• Experience managing digital transformation initiatives or recurring revenue business models.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic visions into defined priorities and AI-enhanced planning frameworks.
• Advise executive leadership on investment strategies and resource optimization using data-driven insights.
• Facilitate annual and multi-year planning processes with rigorous feedback loops and scenario modeling.
• Build cross-functional consensus and present clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Experience years

Market analysis

AI analytics

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's / Master's / PhD options

Tools

PMP certification

CPMAI designation

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Strategy & Planning leader to bridge visionary goals with actionable market transformation. You will apply AI-enabled insights to shape enterprise initiatives and drive cross-functional improvements, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making across the organization.

The role emphasizes strategic prioritization, multi-year planning, and stakeholder alignment to optimize investments and accelerate growth in a dynamic AI era.