Director, Go-to-Market Strategy and Transformation

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the VP, Strategy, Planning and Operations APJC, he will play a critical role in driving pivotal initiatives and planning activities to accelerate growth and maximise business opportunities in the APJC region. This role requires a strong consulting background with a minimum experience in a top consultancy of 3 years, ideally followed by industry experience.

• Develop and execute strategic plans to support Cisco’s sales growth and market penetration in the APJC region, focusing on opportunity identification and investment prioritization.
• 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.

Who You Are

You have a strong business insight 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 APJC 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.
• Validated experience in strategic planning, business analysis, and opportunity assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong business insight and commercial awareness of the APJC market.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and leading multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and solving business challenges.
• Ability to influence and drive change at various organizational levels.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Cisco’s growth in the APJC region by leveraging your strategic insights and planning expertise.