Cisco · 10 hours ago
Operations Strategy and Planning Manager MBA (Intern) United States
San Jose, California, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$44K/yr - $185K/yrCisco is a global technology leader that drives accelerated growth by delivering high-quality products and experiences. The Operations Strategy and Planning Manager MBA internship offers the opportunity to work on strategic initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders to solve complex business problems and drive impactful outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Owning a high-impact project from problem definition through recommendation
Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic decisions
Developing business cases, metrics, and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness
Synthesizing insights into clear, executive-ready presentations
Partnering with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and execution
Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an MBA program or a related graduate-level business 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; experience working with analytics and finance teams to build dashboards, metrics, and KPIs
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
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1990-02-13IPO
Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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