Senior Corporate Strategy Manager

What You'll Do
The Corporate Strategy team is part of the Chief Strategy Office, which helps craft Cisco's business vision and strategy, partnering with Cisco's executive leadership team and senior leaders throughout the company. As a Corporate Strategy Manager:

• You will drive projects that identify and explore new technologies and business models to extend Cisco's technology leadership and customer relevance, then lead the decision-making, execution and investments to make those opportunities a reality
• You will work closely with Cisco business units and cross-functional leadership to formulate long-term strategic priorities and plans related to e.g., organic and inorganic growth strategy, emerging industry trends, competitive dynamics, and internal business performance improvement
• You will work cross-functionally across external and internal stakeholders, partnering closely with Cisco's product, engineering, finance, sales, marketing and other teams
• You will be expected to become an expert in Cisco's business and have a deep understanding on the markets we serve and competitors we face

Joining the Corporate Strategy team will give you the chance to explore highly complex problems, gain insight into the strategic issues that are forefront in the minds of the executive leadership team, and establish relationships with people across the entire organization.
Who You'll Work With
Our team is part of Cisco's Chief Strategy Office (CSO). The CSO's charter includes the ongoing development and coordination of Cisco's corporate strategies. Our team partners with senior leaders across Cisco's product, engineering, finance, sales, marketing and other teams to craft and drive Cisco's strategy for innovation, growth, profitability and market leadership.
Who You Are
Our Minimum Requirements for this Role are:

• You hold an MBA degree from a world-class institution
• You have 2+ years of post-MBA experience in a top-tier consulting firm, corporate strategy function, or financial services field
• You possess strong analytical and financial abilities to work on sophisticated business issues with minimum supervision
• You demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to work with senior executives across various geographies
• You have good working knowledge of high-tech industry, with demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly in new areas
• You excel in all areas of strategy development, including project management, business analysis, problem solving, verbal and written communication, consensus building, and people development
• You demonstrate the ability to become future leaders and be successful in an unstructured, team environment

Why Cisco
#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.
We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box!
But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)
Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.
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!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
#Li, #Clemaste
Cisco Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements
The health and safety of Cisco's employees, customers, and partners is a top priority. Our goal is to protect and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 infection for strong business resiliency during the pandemic. Therefore, Cisco may require new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if the role requires business-related travel, meeting with customers/partners (including visiting third-party sites on behalf of Cisco), attending trade events, and Cisco office entry, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law, and in countries where COVID-19 vaccination is legally required. The company will consider legally required accommodations/exceptions for medical, religious, and other reasons as per the requirements of the role and in accordance with applicable law. Additional information will be provided to candidates about the requirements and accommodation process at the offer time based on region.