Strategic Analytics Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Clegg (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Analyst who acts as a voice of the user and a strategic bridge between business vision and execution.

You will synthesize complex datasets and influence product direction to resolve high-impact problems across Marketing, Product, Sales, Customer Experience, and Engineering. You will collaborate across functions to deliver data-backed recommendations, develop value cases, and ensure features meet end-user needs while guiding multi-functional federated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field is required.
• Experience leading programs or large teams in business or IT.
• 8+ years in consulting, operations, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-backed decision making and analyze multi-dimensional datasets to drive strategic recommendations.
• Develop multi-quarter prioritization plans and evaluate trade-offs for product portfolio alignment.
• Model processes to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements for performance and agility.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with leadership, product, marketing, sales, and engineering.
• Define complex business requirements and translate them into functional specs.
• Assist in building robust business/value cases for central initiatives.
• Own features and user stories reflecting user needs and strategic capabilities.
• Solicit customer input and communicate insights to influence decisions across the lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, or related area

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Analyst who acts as a voice of the user and a strategic bridge between business vision and execution.

You will synthesize complex datasets and influence product direction to resolve high-impact problems across Marketing, Product, Sales, Customer Experience, and Engineering. You will collaborate across functions to deliver data-backed recommendations, develop value cases, and ensure features meet end-user needs while guiding multi-functional federated