The application window is expected to close on: April 4, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received Meet The Team
Global Specialists (GS) Strategy, Planning, and Operations (SP&O) is a dynamic organization where innovation and technology come together to help our sales teams deliver on customer outcomes. We are seeking a best-in-class Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy & Planning Manager to partner with and support Sales Strategy SP&O Architecture leaders and our GS SP&O head in designing data-driven GTM plans and key initiatives that will run the business and execute on operational plans. This role will be instrumental in translating strategy, planning and operations into sales growth, in partnership with the Sales Leadership Team and cross-functional collaborators.
Your impact
- Problem Solver: Y ou think deeply through problems and aim to find creative solutions even when they are not readily apparent
- Synthesizer: You can quickly structure ambiguous information by drawing out patterns, building hypotheses, and supporting with the right data & insights
- Storyteller: You are confident in presenting and supporting a data-driven point of view, whether to peers or to superiors, in complex and cross-functional settings
- Organizer: You prioritize tasks on a constant and ongoing basis to effectively and efficiently manage your time and resources
- Strong communication & influencing skills, experience working with partners at all levels, producing executive-level content and conducting executive conversations.
- Trusted partner: You have a consistent track record in cross-functional collaboration, establishing relationships and driving successful outcomes in a matrixed environment.
- Fact-based and hands-on with data and analysis where needed, while also applying existing standard methodologies. Data-driven, and able to see the heart of the results or opportunities to drive action.
- Self-starter: You have a strong pulse on your own workload and productivity level and know when to ask for help – or for new projects.
- Multi-functional: You are curious, flexible, and enjoy variety. As business needs evolve, you tackle new problems with a growth mindset.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in a combination of sales strategy, planning & operations, or (preferred) management consulting.
- Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience in partnering with executive leadership and steering alignment to drive growth plans, run the business deliverables (QBOs, Forecast, leadership offsites) and operational activities.
- Experience in supporting the development of Long Range and Annual Strategic plans (yearly / half-yearly) and developing processes to accelerate timing.
- Experience in framing & structuring business problems, prioritizing efforts, conducting complex quantitative and qualitative analysis, building an executive level story complete with recommendations
- Ability to travel domestically as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA a plus
- Solid understanding of business intelligence (BI) tools and SQL a plus
Why Cisco
#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!
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
