Job Description

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it's our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.

Team charter:

Our team's charter includes the ongoing development and coordination of Cisco's corporate strategies, with a focus on driving the Splunk portfolio. Our team partners with Cisco’s and Splunk’s senior leaders supporting product, engineering, finance, sales, marketing, and others to craft and drive strategy for innovation, growth, profitability, and market leadership. You will work directly with a diverse group of professionals, all committed to driving Splunk’s and Cisco’s success.

As a Corporate Strategy Manager you will:

• Drive projects that identify and explore new technologies and business models to extend Cisco's and Splunk’s technology leadership and customer relevance, then lead the decision-making, execution and investments to make those opportunities a reality
• Work closely with Cisco and Splunk 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
• Provide insights to the business through analytics and market research as required (e.g. market, customer, competitors).
• Work cross-functionally across external and internal collaborators, partnering closely with product, engineering, finance, sales, marketing and other teams
• Become an expert in Cisco's and Splunk’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.  This is a hybrid position based in the San Francisco, CA Bay Area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pre or post-graduate experience in strategy, business operations in a technology company, or top-tier consulting firm / corporate strategy field with strong exposure to technology.
• Experience driving large initiatives from framing the problem, conducting research / analysis to building the business and operational plans through to driving execution to success is required.
• Strong written / verbal communications to work with senior executives across various geographies and functions; comfort in business and technical discussions.
• Possess a solid understanding of high-tech industry, with demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly in new areas.
• Strong data handling and financial skills to work on sophisticated business issues with minimum supervision.
• Self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• You hold an MBA degree from a world-class institution or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related subject area is appreciated.

Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco

• #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
• Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
• We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
• Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

• When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
• U.S. employees have  access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Compensation Range:

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area

• Base Pay Range: $132,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

• Base Pay Range: $118,800.00 - 180,350.00 per year

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.

• Base Pay Range: $105,600.00 - 165,000.00 per year

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