Strategic Planning & Growth Lead (MBA)

Cisco Systems, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. offers an MBA Strategy & Planning Rotation Program designed to tackle enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

You will work with senior leaders to translate data into actionable insights, shaping briefings and strategies that support near-term business priorities. You will lead cross-functional work from concept through execution, develop KPIs, and present findings to executives, with a focus on integrating AI solutions into processes and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or in final year of MBA or related graduate program.
• Education should be in business strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, or related field.
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong structured problem-solving and project management skills for cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with ability to synthesize complex information.

Responsibilities

• Own a high-impact project from problem definition through recommendation.
• Develop business cases, metrics, and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Synthesize insights into executive-ready presentations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders.

Skills

MBA Strategy & Planning

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

MBA or related graduate program

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. offers an MBA Strategy & Planning Rotation Program designed to tackle enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

You will work with senior leaders to translate data into actionable insights, shaping briefings and strategies that support near-term business priorities. You will lead cross-functional work from concept through execution, develop KPIs, and present findings to executives, with a focus on integrating AI solutions into processes and decision-making.