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Cisco

Corporate Strategy Manager III (Full Time) - United States

$144K–$238K

San Jose, California, US +1 · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026

Location
San Jose, California, US
San Francisco, California, US
Experience
Experience in a top-tier consulting firm, corporate strategy function, technology company, or financial services field; no years specified.
Education
Recent graduate or in final year of studies towards an MBA or a related graduate-level business program.

About the job

Develop and execute Cisco’s corporate and business-unit strategies, evaluating growth opportunities and leading strategic decisions and investments.

What you'll do

  • Explore new technologies and business models, then lead decisions, execution, and investments to pursue opportunities.
  • Develop long-term strategic priorities and plans with business units and cross-functional leaders.
  • Shape organic and inorganic growth strategies, including build, buy, partner, invest, or co-develop opportunities.

What they ask for

  • Recent graduate or in final year of an MBA or related graduate-level business program.
  • Experience in a top-tier consulting firm, corporate strategy function, technology company, or financial services field.
  • Proficiency in strategy development, including project management, business analysis, problem solving, executive communication, consensus building, and people development.

Nice to have

  • Exceptional analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex, ambiguous issues into actionable strategies.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; financial acumen, project management, and execution.

Pay

$148,800.00 - $238,300.00 USD (base salary); $143,600.00 - $211,900.00 USD (base salary)

AI focus

No specific AI work stated; the posting describes Cisco’s broader work in the AI era.

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First seen Oct 16, 2026 · Last verified Nov 6, 2026 (UTC)