Remote New

Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, North Carolina
Jul 16, 2025
The application window is expected to close on: July 22, 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Location: U.S. Remote but not Bay Area or NYC Meet the Team We are seeking a best-in-class Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy & Planning Manager to join the Industrial IoT SP&O team. You will be part of a highly empowered, collaborative and driven team, who is passionate about growing and innovaing Cisco's Industrial IoT business. Your Impact We need a highly organized, proactive and analytical Strategy & Planning Manager to join the SP&O Industrial IoT team. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution and operational management of global sales programs that support our GTM strategy. This includes supporting compensation and cross-functional campaigns that require collaboration with internal stakeholders, and ensuring the initiatives you lead are completed on time and aligned to our strategic objectives. Execute compensation strategy activities with half year goaling and support IIoT's Compensation leader. This includes ensuring alignment with strategy, verifying account selection, collaborating with Central Ops team, analyzing accounts performance and growth for QBOs Manage global sales campaigns execution plan in partnership with Sales, Marketing, Comms, and Enablement leads Execute sales programs' milestones, ensuring campaigns launch on time, measurement and feedback mechanisms are in place, and that they meet defined success targets Independently conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to formulate actioanble recommendations for senior leaders Who you are: Self-Starter: You deliver results, driving projects to competition with focus and efficiency Problem Solver: You tackle challenges head-on, adapting and finding solutions no matter the obstacles. You are curious, flexible, and enjoy variety. Organizer: You bring order to chaos, prioritizing and tracking tasks so ensure the team is moving forward. You sahre ideas and updates with clarity, keeping everyone aligned and informed Trusted Partner: You have a consistent track record in cross-functional collaboration, establishing relationships and driving successful outcomes in a matrixed environment. Analytical Thinker: You independently analyze and use data to guide decisions, uncover insights, and measure success Minimum Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in a combination of sales strategy, planning, operations, project management, campaign management, or management consulting Proficient/advanced use of PowerPoint and Excel Hands-on experience and proficiency with at least one project management tool (eg. Trello, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Airtable, etc) Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of BI tools a plus (eg. Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI) Experience developing process to streamline operations or accelerate execution The position does not provide sponsorship. Must be authorized to work where position will be based #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!