Cisco

Engineering Program Manager

Cisco$154K — $225K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of program or product management experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience.
  • Proven track record of leading global market introductions for networking products.
  • 6+ years of experience in managing the software development life cycle across projects.
  • Strong background in agile methodologies, particularly with tools like Jira, Confluence, or SharePoint.
  • PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support Technical Program Managers in engineering planning and development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals.
  • Identify risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Act as a communication hub for project progress and challenges.
  • Manage project budgets efficiently to achieve goals.
  • Ensure engineering outputs meet quality standards.
  • Track and report project performance using relevant tools.
  • Foster a collaborative work environment for engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring 2 days a week in the office.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Access to a collaborative and innovative work culture.
  • Chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a leading organization.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to grow in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/14/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in our Milpitas, CA office.

Your Impact
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. You will drive process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and standards. Identify opportunities to optimize program planning and development.
  • 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 appropriate 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 in STEM with 8+ years of experience within a program or product manager role or Master's degree years with 6+ years of related experience.
  • Experience leading the global market introduction of networking products.
  • 6+ years of 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 in identifying, analyzing, and resolving program issues
  • End user customer/partner or developer community experience
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

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Founded
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