Engineering Program Manager

Meet the Team

You will be part of the Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE) Engineering Operations PMO Team that is responsible for managing software projects for the Cisco routing, optical and automation portfolio. We are looking for a seasoned Program Manager to contribute to the delivery of innovative software solutions within our fast-paced CNE group. The CNE group is at the forefront of developing products and network orchestration and automation solutions that power the largest networks in the world. We work hard, have fun, and are making a big difference at Cisco.

Your Impact

Managing cross-functional programs and delivering ground breaking SW for Cisco Networking Engineering (CNE). Manage software programs, complex solutions and releases in close collaboration with cross-functional teams spanning geographic regions, product areas and functions.

• As a Technical/Engineering Program Manager you would be described as a driven and results oriented leader. Self-starter; willing to roll-up your sleeves to get things done.
• Master of orchestration, able to balance various priorities at the same time.
• You have a keen ability to work with a broad range of cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Vendors, Customer Experience, Technical Support, Documentation and frequently with peers within PMO teams.
• Collate information across disparate activities and distill it into clear communications for senior leaders and executives.
• Adapt to change, proactively manage risks, clear roadblocks, and drive outcomes with product management and engineering.
• Problem-solver; someone that is comfortable working with ambiguity and dealing with complex problems in an evolving landscape
• Role model for Relationship Management and have the ability to drive alignment with technology and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Work in an agile/waterfall environment, collaborating with engineering and product teams to plan requirements, develop timelines, identify, and mitigate risks to product deliveries.
• Work with Cross-functional Program Teams, drive technical tradeoff discussions in collaboration with cross-functional leaders across Cisco.
• Drive process improvements and implementation of guidelines and standards. Find opportunities to optimize program planning and development.
• Provide expertise to support other Program Managers in driving end-to-end engineering planning & development across multiple product and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and team members across Cisco globally.
• Maintain tight control of cross functional dependencies and program execution, ensuring completion of project on schedule, with quality and within budget constraints.
• Track KPIs, results, breakthroughs, action items, technical dependencies, risks and mitigation plans across programs and solutions.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of industry-standard software quality measurements, defect tracking and categorization methodologies, testing methodologies to track quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or Master's degree with 10+ years experience with 5+ years in program management.
• Experience in methodologies water fall/agile/hybrid stakeholder leadership skills.
• Drive multiple engineering programs
• Experience in ALM tools like Jira, Confluence
• Solid experience in product development lifecycle management, SDLC Methodologies, Software release management, software product engineering, deployment, and integration and tracking execution with JIRA.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying, analyzing, and resolving program issues and driving end- to- End Program Execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong Presentation Skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Executive presence/good communication skills to establish trust with engineering stakeholders.
• Ability to make informed decisions and prioritize tasks based on business objectives and constraints.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate through uncertainty while maintaining focus on program objectives.

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 and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

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