Leader, Strategy & Planning

The application window is expected to close on: 05/04/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This is a fully remote role in the US, slight preference for candidate to be located in Phoenix or Boston Meet the Team Do you want to change the world? We change the World, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic 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. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired. Your Impact Reporting to the Americas Partner Organization’s Director of Strategy and Planning, you will lead strategy and planning partnered with the Sr Director of the US Partner Sales organization.  The current US Partner Sales Organization (PSO) includes 100 employees, leading 150 regional partners and branch offices of Cisco’s national partners, representing nearly 90% of Cisco’s US revenue.  The ideal candidate will possess the ability to develop and lead strategy, influence business momentum, develop stakeholder relationships, and have experience successfully leading initiatives in complex organizations while bringing clarity to ambiguity. To further enable the success of our organization, you will guide leadership team members based on established business acumen skills, understanding of the strategic landscape, and leveraging analytical skills. You will also: Provide strategic leadership within the Partner Sales Organization and align groups along with tactical execution. Participate with senior leadership and peers in aligned organization to establish strategic plans, tactical implementation, and team objectives. Make decisions on operational matters and ensures the operations' effective achievement of quarterly and annual objectives. Influences key decision makers through effective communications to drive key initiatives with Partners and Cisco Sales. Own the creation and execution of Cisco Sales Segment Business Reviews, team-wide calls, announcements and presentations. Apply knowledge of Cisco's business strategies to proactively anticipate business needs based on industry trends and market conditions. Acting as a change agent to transform the sales and partner experience by improving the operational environment as the business continues to evolve. Minimum Qualifications At least 7 years' experience in partner sales and/or strategy, planning, engineering, operations supporting a sales organization. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface will all levels of management, both internal and external. Strong leadership skills in a teaming environment coupled with strong knowledge of selling solutions to Cisco’s partners. A good understanding Cisco partner models. A deep understanding of operational processes and tools. Strong analytical skills, ability to build viable solutions, innovation. Ability to transition from strategic thinking to leading and solving tactical issues. Consistent record to influence and lead outside of organization and across roles and functions. 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)