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As a Program Manager at Calix you will lead complex, customer-facing initiatives that span product, engineering, operations, and GTM teams. You will own programs end to end—setting the operating cadence, aligning executives, managing scope/schedule/risk, and ensuring measurable customer outcomes for our most strategic customers. This role is highly visible and ideal for a seasoned program leader who thrives in ambiguity, influences without authority, and consistently drives programs to completion.
Responsibilities:
- Own customer programs end to end, establishing clear goals, success criteria, and an execution plan across cross-functional teams
- Build and maintain integrated program plans (scope, schedule, dependencies, milestones) in partnership with customers and internal teams
- Serve as the primary customer point of contact; clarify decisions, and drive timely execution
- Run the delivery cadence (standups, checkpoints, executive reviews); track progress, remove blockers, and drive corrective actions
- Define, track, and report PMO metrics/KPIs that measure delivery health and customer outcomes
- Deliver crisp, executive-ready status updates highlighting progress, decisions needed, risks, and mitigations
- Own program risk and issue management; drive mitigation plans and escalate through PMO governance as needed
- Drive alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams with a strong customer-first mindset
- Lead escalations and executive communications; navigate tradeoffs and resolve conflicts to keep programs on track
- Create and execute stakeholder engagement and change management plans to drive adoption and sustained outcomes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years leading complex, cross-functional, customer-facing programs delivering enterprise software and/or hardware
- PMP certification
- Strength in executive stakeholder management, influence without authority, and driving decisions across competing priorities
- Proven track record delivering programs on time, within scope, and aligned to customer outcomes
- Structured problem solver with strong analytical skills and sound judgment in ambiguous situations
- High learning agility and comfort leading through change
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Experience with broadband service providers and partners (e.g., VARs, CEs, OSS/BSS)
- Ability to prioritize across multiple workstreams, operate independently, and lead cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive storytelling and facilitation
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Calix products
- Domain knowledge of SaaS and networking technologies (IP, ATM, and/or TDM), switching, or transmission
- Organizational change management leadership; certification a plus (e.g., Prosci, ACMP, CSM, or equivalent)
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification
Location:
- This is a remote-based position ideally located in the United States.
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The base pay range for this position varies based on the geographic location. More information about the pay range specific to candidate location and other factors will be shared during the recruitment process. Individual pay is determined based on location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
San Francisco Bay Area:
148,400 - 223,100 USD AnnualSelect US Metros and States:
129,000 - 194,000 USD AnnualOther US Locations:
116,100 - 174,600 USD AnnualAs a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus. For information on our benefits click here.
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Calix and has not been reviewed or approved by Calix.
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Flexible Benefits — Remote‑first policies include home‑internet reimbursement, home‑office furniture support, and work‑from‑anywhere flexibility. Feedback suggests these options make the package adaptable across locations and work styles.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents alongside EAP and virtual therapy/coaching. Wellbeing elements like lifestyle allowances, recharge days, and no‑internal‑meeting days further bolster health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, wellness days, holidays, bereavement and jury‑duty leave offer broad time‑off access. Parental/bonding and caregiver leave, plus adoption assistance and medical‑travel coverage, extend support through major life events.
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