Strategy and Operations Manager MBA (Full Time) - United States

The application window is expected to close on: 04/05/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Job Description Applications are accepted until further notice. Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Meet the Team We are Cisco’s AI & Automation Center, the team that drives enterprise AI adoption across Cisco with rapid innovation, scalable automation, and responsible governance. We are a part of the broader Cisco Operations organization that accelerates growth by powering the company to securely deliver high-quality products and experiences for our customers, partners, and employees. Our vision is to power a secure Cisco with simplicity, speed, and growth so customers, partners, and employees choose us every time. Your Impact We’re looking for a Strategy & Operations Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that drive business performance and operational excellence across the company. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution and is ideal for someone who brings clarity to complex initiatives, influences across teams, and owns delivery end-to-end. In this role, you will: Lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives Partner with senior leaders to shape strategy and influence key business decisions Translate company priorities into clear execution plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes Use data to identify opportunities, generate insights, and drive decision-making Improve and scale business processes to increase efficiency and impact Identify opportunities to integrate AI into workflows, analytics, and decision-making to accelerate outcomes This is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on company-wide priorities. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, own critical workstreams end-to-end, and help shape how the business scales. Minimum Qualifications Recent or upcoming graduate of an MBA program Strong understanding of business strategy and structured problem-solving; experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to drive strategy Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Ability to manage and deliver high-impact projects on time and within scope Clear and persuasive communicator with cross-functional partners and senior leaders Familiarity with networking and cloud technologies is a plus 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $132,300.00 to $174,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary ra ... (truncated, view full listing at source)