Cisco
Strategy & Planning Manager III (Full-Time) - United States
$144K–$238K
San Francisco, California, US · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Education
- MBA or related graduate-level business program; qualifying education should be in business strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, business operations, or a related field.
About the job
Leads an enterprise-wide strategic initiative, turning analysis into recommendations and guiding cross-functional teams and senior leaders from problem definition through execution.
What you'll do
- Own a high-impact project from problem definition through recommendation and execution.
- Develop business cases, metrics, and KPIs; synthesize findings into executive-ready presentations.
- Build cross-functional alignment and present findings and recommendations to senior leaders.
What they ask for
- Recent graduate or final-year student in an MBA or related graduate-level business program, in a relevant field.
- Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information and develop actionable recommendations.
- Strong structured problem-solving and project management skills, including leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in technology, management consulting, or corporate strategy.
- Experience applying AI and automation to complex business problems and workflow improvement.
Pay
$148,800.00 - $238,300.00 (base salary); $143,600.00 - $211,900.00 (base salary)
Tools
Excel, PowerPoint
AI focus
Strategically integrate AI solutions into business processes, analysis, and decision-making; preferred experience includes applying AI and automation to solve business problems and streamline workflows.
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