Strategic Planning & AI Insights Manager

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior Strategy & Planning professional to bridge visionary goals with actionable market transformation.

You will lead AI-enhanced planning initiatives, translate strategy into priorities, and drive cross-functional improvements across the organization. You will advise executives, build scenario models, and manage multi-year planning cycles to optimize investments and resources.

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 to ensure measurable business outcomes.
• Advise executive leadership on investment strategies and resource optimization using data-driven insights.
• Facilitate annual and multi-year planning processes by embedding rigorous feedback loops and scenario modeling.

Skills

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

AI analytics tools

Scenario modeling

Forecasting

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior Strategy & Planning professional to bridge visionary goals with actionable market transformation.

You will lead AI-enhanced planning initiatives, translate strategy into priorities, and drive cross-functional improvements across the organization. You will advise executives, build scenario models, and manage multi-year planning cycles to optimize investments and resources.