Strategy & Planning Manager

Meet the Team The Cisco ANZ Strategy, Planning & Operations (SPO) team is responsible for optimizing and streamlining sales strategies and operations within the Australia and New Zealand region. Their key focus includes developing and unifying sales strategies to drive simplicity, focus, and growth. The team supports the overall Cisco mission to enhance sales effectiveness and operational efficiency in the region. Work for the team that is led by experienced sales and strategy leaders who emphasize a customer‑first approach and leverage data‑driven insights to align sales operations with Cisco’s broader business objectives. Your Impact Reporting into the Cisco ANZ Strategy, Planning & Operations (SPO) team, the Strategy and Planning Manager for Cisco ANZ Sales will play a critical role in driving pivotal initiatives and planning activities to accelerate growth and maximise business opportunities in the region. This role requires a strong consulting background with a minimum 3‑year experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies aligned with Cisco’s core business principles and priorities. Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic plans to support Cisco’s sales growth and market penetration, focusing on opportunity identification and investment prioritisation. Collaborate closely with sales leadership, finance, marketing, and cross‑functional teams to align strategy with business objectives and customer needs. Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify growth areas and emerging trends. Provide data‑driven insights and recommendations to support decision‑making and resource allocation. Support the development of business‑cases for investments and new initiatives. Monitor and report on leading and lagging indicators, and progress against strategic goals. Act as a trusted advisor on market dynamics and strategic opportunities. Minimum Qualifications You have an excellent business‑acumen and consultative approach, well‑rounded set of skills, high level of energy, flexible, can‑do attitude and a perpetual enthusiasm to collaborate with your team and the ANZ Leadership team. Minimum 3 years of consulting experience, preferably in strategy, management consulting, or related fields. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends. Experience in strategic‑planning, business analysis, and opportunity assessment. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. Preferred Qualifications Strong business‑acumen and commercial awareness of the ANZ market. Experience working with cross‑functional teams and handling multiple priorities. Proficiency in data analytics tools. Self‑motivated, identifying and solving business challenges. Ability to influence and inspire change at various organizational levels. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr