Strategic Planning Manager: AI-Driven Growth & Investments

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Clegg (NC); On-site; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick time

401(k)

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a seasoned Strategy and Planning professional to help evaluate opportunities, develop plans, and guide investments across the company.

You will work with teams to analyze market trends, assess risks, and propose approaches that align with Cisco's long-term goals. You will use AI-powered tools to connect research with practical recommendations, build forecasts, and support annual and multi-year planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of related experience.
• Experience in corporate strategy, business planning, operations, or management consulting.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and evaluating growth opportunities.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support plans that connect Cisco's long-term goals with near-term priorities.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to identify opportunities and potential risks.
• Build forecasts, financial models, and scenarios to evaluate investments and resource decisions.
• Collaborate with teams across Cisco to coordinate priorities, timelines, and resources.
• Apply AI and advanced analytics to improve research, forecasting, and planning.
• Review performance metrics, identify gaps, and recommend changes to improve results.
• Contribute to annual and multi-year planning, including setting targets and measuring outcomes.
• Present findings and recommendations to leaders in a clear, practical way.

Skills

Corporate strategy

Business planning

Operations management

Market research

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience

Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience

PhD with 1+ year of related experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Scenario planning tools

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a seasoned Strategy and Planning professional to help evaluate opportunities, develop plans, and guide investments across the company.

You will work with teams to analyze market trends, assess risks, and propose approaches that align with Cisco's long-term goals. You will use AI-powered tools to connect research with practical recommendations, build forecasts, and support annual and multi-year planning.