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Strategy & Planning Manager

Date Posted: Oct 10, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Evanston, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Experience:
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Jan 11, 2027

Job Description

Overview

Overview In this role, you drive enterprise-strategy work in Cisco's Corporate Strategy & Planning function. You partner with multiple organizations to define problems, analyze data, and develop actionable recommendations for senior leadership. You will shape strategic decisions on AI, technology, and growth, translating complex insights into clear business outcomes. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that operates in a matrix environment, offering exposure to senior leaders and pivotal strategic initiatives. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) with Cisco matchingpaid parental leavepaid time off including holidays and personal timeRSU grants eligibilityvolunteer days ResponsibilitiesLead strategic workstreams from problem definition to recommendations for senior leadershipStructure ambiguous business questions and develop strategic frameworksEvaluate internal and external data and build business casesAssess scenarios, trade-offs, and potential investmentsSynthesize complex analyses into clear, defensible recommendationsPresent findings to senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders Key requirementsMBA or equivalent advanced degree with 6+ years in business strategy, corporate planning, finance, or technology product strategy2+ years post-MBA in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related functions in tech/semiconductor industryExperience evaluating enterprise technologies (cloud, AI infrastructure, optical networking, or silicon) and translating into business valueExperience developing and evaluating financial models and business cases (P/L, DCF, ROI, scenario analysis) to support decisionsProven ability to synthesize analyses and present to senior leadershipability to operate effectively in cross-functional, matrix environmentsstrong communication and presentation skillsleadership and stakeholder managemententerprise technology assessmentfinancial modeling (DCF, ROI, P&L)analysis of cloud architectures, AI infrastructure, optical networking, or silicon

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  • Engineering

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