Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 Why You’ll Love Cisco We change the world. As such, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Business ideas, tools and processes converge on the Internet, making networked connections more relevant than ever before. The Americas Service Provider (ASP) sales organization leads the way as our customer base is comprised of many of the largest, most influential, and recognizable names in technology and communications, delivering connectivity and services to businesses and consumers around the globe. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to multidimensional solutions that have real world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a generational must-win opportunity for Cisco and our Web customer are at the forefront of this transformation. The ASP Strategy, Planning, Operations and Transformation team is seeking a Strategy & Planning Manager to drive the growing AI and Production business within our Web vertical. This is an exciting role with opportunities to engage across Cisco’s sales organization. Our goal is to support our leadership and sales teams do what they do best…establish relationships with our customers and drive sales. In ASP, you'll be part a team that cares about each other and enjoys having fun in our pursuit of operational excellence. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired. What You'll Do Act as a Strategy & Planning lead for AI and Production business in the Web Area. You will work closely with the Area Vice President and engage in projects and discussions that have insight to the Cisco C-suite. * Serve in multiple capacities as a member of the Area Leadership Team in partnership with the Area Sales Vice President, Systems Engineering Director, Finance, and others. * Collaborate and use the collective strengths and resources across Cisco, including Sales, Business Units, Office of the CEO, etc. * Provide data-driven insights and actions by proficiently navigating through large and complex data sets, extracting relevant insights, establishing a strategic viewpoint, and developing plans with clear, measurable outcomes for accountability and tracking progress. * Engage with Sales, Sales Engineering and Sales Finance Leadership to continually define, uncover and track opportunities, investments, and commitments. * Identify and communicate impacts to all collaborators, including Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team, ASP’s Senior Leadership Team, Business Units, and other supporting groups. * Define and socialize success metrics; provide the management, communication, and governance to support the business objectives Who You'll Work With Reporting to the Americas Service Provide Sr. Director of Strategy & Planning, the Strategy & Planning Manager will drive initiatives focused on AI and Production and will encompass multiple aspects of the business including sales growth, key go to market decisions and execution, strategic sales programs including efficiency and enablement, and productivity improvements. You will lead operational activities, growth and acceleration, and communications related to the WEB AI business. This role will interact closely with sales teams, sales leadership, sales engineering, finance, business unit leadership, and the Office of the CEO. Who You Are Minimum Requirements: * Strong command of Cisco's production product portfolio (notably Internet Infrastructure and Data Center Networking) is required. * 10+ years of validated experience in leading operations, program management or strategy development * A proven record of solving sophisticated business problems and crafting viable solutions. Preferred Requirements: * MBA or equivalent experience preferred, but not required * Field Sales experience with a consistent track record of success is highly preferred * Deep understanding of market transitions including the AI marketplace highly preferred * Strong leadership skills * Strong quantitative and analytical skills * Strong executive presence with exemplary verbal and written communications skills are required * Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy required Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you! Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise. We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that). We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco 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.