***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. - Position does not provide sponsorship*** 

Meraki is making IT easier, faster, and smarter. As a business unit of Cisco Systems, Meraki is the fastest growing cloud-managed networking team in the world with products and technology architecture that are changing the face of enterprise networking and making cloud-managed IT a reality. Headquartered in San Francisco, the team has a growing international footprint with offices in Europe, Australia, Singapore, Japan, and China. 

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Digital Workplace team with solid experience in leading technical and non-technical projects. You will be tasked with leading Digital Workplace teams and coordinating with exterior teams (Meraki and broader Cisco) to deliver projects within our portfolio. We are looking for a highly organized resource with solid experience in managing a variety of projects using standard and agile project management methodologies and best practices. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly develop trusted relationships and dive into delivering existing projects as well as planning future ones. This is a great opportunity for you if you are motivated to make project planning and delivery more effective in an organization that is scaling for growth! 

Meraki’s Digital Workplace team sits at the center of what we do at Meraki, with a mission to deliver services and solutions that enable Merakians around the world to do their best work. As part of our team, you will work closely with other teams throughout Meraki and Cisco to deliver work which enables productivity throughout our organization. 

What you will do: 

• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity concurrently as a traditional project manager and/or Scrum Master 
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior team members or other project team members (indirect and/or direct) 
• Work closely with the Digital Workplace PMO on strategic and special projects for the Operations organization 
• Work closely with IT / technical leads to successfully deliver technical solutions, systems integrations, or process/systems implementation projects 
• Support Digital Workplace Experience projects which may include hybrid workplace or return to office initiatives 
• Determine level of resources (people, tools, funding) necessary to successfully meet project goals 
• Define governance structure, objectives, scope, roles and responsibilities, and framework to deliver each project 
• Create project schedule / plan to schedule key milestones and activities to manage to a timeline ensuring dependencies and impacts are communicated throughout the project 
• Defining project governance, objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilities including coordinating resource requirements from both internal and third party 
• Proactively raise risks, issues, blockers and work with stakeholders to mitigate and resolve them 
• Outline and track budget based on requirements to deliver projects within cost 
• Create and manage Business Requirements & Design, Change Management, Process Mapping, and other project related documentation

What Skills And Experience You Possess: 

• 5+ years of experience working in a project management and delivery environment 
• 3+ years of experience leading technical and non-technical projects using standard project management lifecycle methodologies, tools, and best practices 
• Experience working in management consulting and/or product management is a plus 
• 1+ year of experience in business process and requirements analysis and documentation 
• Strong interpersonal skills and proficient at communication in written and oral form
• Able to effectively setup and facilitate meetings 
• Motivated self-starter, flexible and adaptable to change 
• Effective stakeholder management & conflict resolution skills 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred 
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related certification preferred 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred 

Who You Are: 

• Motivated self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment and easily adapts to change
• Highly organized and detail-oriented 
• Maintain a positive attitude and respectful behavior even under pressure 
• Enjoy working collaboratively across multiple organizations and external parties
• Promote diversity and inclusive behavior 
• Eager to learn and grow! 

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

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