Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. They are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives and institutionalize operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive leadership to shape long-term objectives, driving cross-functional alignment to translate complex business strategies into high-impact, actionable roadmaps that influence enterprise-wide decision-making
- Lead high-visibility initiatives by developing comprehensive plans that proactively manage the end-to-end project lifecycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling and closing
- Implement robust governance frameworks and milestones to ensure strict alignment with Cisco’s organizational priorities
- Provide executive-level reporting, risk mitigation, and data-driven strategic recommendations to ensure seamless operational transitions and project success
- Drive continuous improvement and operations efficiency by leveraging Generative AI tools, building advanced automation workflows via Power Automate, and developing Power BI dashboards for enhanced data insights
- Architect and optimize complex, end-to-end Airtable solutions to streamline project delivery, automate reporting, and accelerate data-driven decision-making
- Coordinate multiple projects/programs in parallel to meet organizational priorities
- Plan, implement, and monitor programs throughout the program life cycle to support the strategic direction of the organization
- Manage program schedule, scope, and resources, adjusting to new requirements and constraints over the program lifecycle
- Plan and implement program governance structures in an organized and controlled fashion to ensure that decision making is occurring with the right people involved
- Regular communication of program delivery results and reporting
- Ongoing communications and change management supporting program objectives, adoption and maturity
- Identification, monitoring, and control of program risk, issues and interdependencies between projects
- Upskill, retrain, and develop the team as needed to address all the resource requirements
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic program management, with a proven track record of partnering with executive stakeholders to shape long-term objectives, drive cross-functional alignment, and lead high-visibility, end-to-end project lifecycles supported by robust governance, risk
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
- BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of professional experience in strategic program management within a global, matrixed technology environment
- Advanced level proficiency in AI tools, Airtable, Power Automate and Power BI
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan
- For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
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