Strategy & Planning Manager III

Cisco

Strategy Manager driving high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives at Cisco and Splunk to influence portfolio strategy and customer experience. Championing data-driven decision-making for product lifecycle planning and market analysis.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $128,500 - $179,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Splunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

drive high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of customer strategy, product growth, and the Cisco–Splunk integration
work directly with Splunk Leadership team and senior collaborators across Cisco and Splunk
synthesize sophisticated inputs into clear recommendations
help build decisions that influence our portfolio strategy and customer experience
drive pivotal initiatives across customer journey mapping, competitive analysis, market sizing, and portfolio rationalization
lead cross-functional programs end-to-end—defining scope, building project plans, leading participants, and delivering outcomes on time
synthesize customer and market insights into actionable recommendations that advise product roadmaps and go-to-market strategy
develop executive-ready communications , including narratives, cases, and board/leadership presentations
facilitate strategic discussions that drive integration, innovation, and alignment across Cisco and Splunk portfolios
provide business requirements and support technical teams in developing AI-led workflows to drive operational efficiencies in strategic program management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent MBA graduate (or graduating in 2026) from a top program, or equivalent graduate-level business degree
2 + years of pre-MBA experience in management consulting, investment banking, SaaS/tech strategy, corporate strategy, or a comparable analytical role
Demonstrated track record of leading multiple sophisticated, fast paced programs simultaneously in ambiguous environments
Excellent executive communication skills —both written and verbal—with consistent record to influence senior leaders
Strong proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools (e.g., Airtable, Smartsheet, Asana)
Experience operating in large, matrixed organizations requiring cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
eligibility for annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

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Hard Skills & Tools

customer journey mappingcompetitive analysismarket sizingportfolio rationalizationproject managementAI-led workflowsdata synthesisstrategic program management

Soft Skills

executive communicationinfluencing senior leaderscross-functional collaborationstrategic discussion facilitationdecision-makingleadershipanalytical thinking

Certifications

MBAgraduate-level business degree