Technical Program Manager

You will use your technical expertise to support other Technical Program Managers in driving end-to-end engineering planning and development across multiple cloud-based product and engineering teams.

You will work in an agile environment, collaborating with engineering product teams to plan requirements, develop timelines, identify and mitigate risks to software delivery, and drive technical tradeoffs in collaboration with cross-functional leaders across Cisco.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various teams, such as engineering, product management, operations, and marketing, to align project goals and ensure cohesive execution.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
• Serve as a central point of contact for project updates and communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress, challenges, and changes.
• Oversee project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used effectively and efficiently to meet project goals.
• Ensure that engineering outputs meet Cisco's quality standards and customer expectations.
• Track project performance using Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Report on progress, successes, and areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement improvements to enhance project efficiency and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience within a program or product manager role or Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience.
• Experience in identifying, analyzing, and resolving program issues.
• Experience supporting software development projects/programs through the entire SDLC.
• Experience managing technical programs using agile project methodologies with the use of technologies such as Jira, Confluence, or SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification - Lean Six Sigma certification or Business Process Management or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience leading the global market introduction of networking products.
• End-user customer/partner or developer community experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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.
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday.
• Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness.
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees.
• Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees.
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter.