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Strategy, Planning & Operations Manager 1433420

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, North Carolina
Feb 21, 2025
The application window is expected to close on: Feb 27, 2024 As our next Senior Business Development Manager, you will be a pivotal part of our organization, driving strategic initiatives, optimizing operational processes, and enabling sustainable growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional planning, execution, and leadership skills. You will collaborate across teams to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, design and implement go-to-market strategies, and deliver impactful business insights that influence executive decision-making. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Execution: Lead the creation and implementation of detailed strategic plans that align with company objectives. Identify new market opportunities and develop tailored strategies to achieve growth and scale. Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance sales coverage, marketing execution, and service integration. Business Development & Growth: Develop comprehensive business plans to capture wallet share and expand market presence. Foster innovation through ideation, progressive plan development, and ROI-focused execution. Identify and implement initiatives to boost business performance and accelerate underperforming units. Operations & Insights: Design and manage operational cadences, processes, and reviews to optimize efficiency. Provide data-driven insights and reporting to support business decisions and enhance trajectory discussions. Lead projects to refine and streamline business operations for improved scalability and sustainability. Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with executive leaders, sales teams, and cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals. Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication. Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding strategic and operational priorities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, or operations within service provider, telecommunications, or a related industry. Proven ability to develop and execute large-scale strategic initiatives, with measurable outcomes. Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in business intelligence tools, data analysis, and reporting. Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management capabilities. Experience influencing within complex, matrixed organizations. Preferred Skills MBA or equivalent preferred. Consultant Management firm experience is highly desired Expertise in creating and implementing GTM strategies for sales and marketing. Experience working with global teams and managing geographically diverse projects. Proficiency in tools for financial modeling (PowerBI), scenario planning, and risk assessment 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!