Engineering Program Manager
Cisco · Posted Oct 10
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
The Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE) Engineering Operations PMO Team manages software projects for the Cisco routing, optical and automation portfolio, within the CNE group that develops products and network orchestration and automation solutions powering the largest networks in the world. This role manages cross-functional software programs, complex solutions and releases in close collaboration with teams spanning geographic regions, product areas and functions.
What you will do
- 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.
- 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.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 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.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions that transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. The company specializes in routing, switching, data center infrastructure, and software-defined networking designed for enterprises of all sizes. Today, Cisco drives major advancements in AI infrastructure, observability, and secure hybrid work platforms.
- Industry
- Networking
- Company size
- 90000+ employees
- Founded
- 1984
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
President and Chief Product Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer
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