Cisco

Engineering Project Manager

Cisco$113K — $161K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with relevant project management experience.
  • Proficient in using Jira and Confluence for project management tasks.
  • Skilled in managing end-to-end programs, including budget and schedule oversight.
  • Expertise in advanced spreadsheet usage for project metrics tracking.
  • Experience with AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency in operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hardware program development from concept to customer release.
  • Coordinate with engineering, product management, and operations teams for cohesive delivery.
  • Monitor project health and resolve issues proactively with actionable recommendations.
  • Promote continuous improvements and integrate automation and AI tools.
  • Oversee financial integrity and resource allocation for project budgets.
  • Facilitate collaboration between teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

Benefits

  • Onsite work opportunity in Austin, TX or San Jose, CA.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
  • Opportunity to drive process improvements in project delivery.
  • Collaboration with multi-functional teams and external partners.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/02/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position requires working onsite, with a preference for our Austin, TX office, followed by San Jose, CA as an alternative location.

Your Impact
  • Lead end-to-end hardware program development from initial concept through customer release, defining clear priorities, breakthroughs, and comprehensive execution plans.
  • Orchestrate complex, multi-functional programs by aligning hardware and software engineering, product management, and operations teams to ensure cohesive delivery.
  • Proactively monitor program health, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely issue resolution through actionable recommendations to partners.
  • Champion continuous process improvements, governance frameworks, and the integration of automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Manage financial integrity and resource allocation, ensuring that budgets are tracked accurately and projects remain within scope and on schedule.
  • Facilitate seamless collaboration between internal teams, manufacturing partners, and external suppliers while providing transparent status updates to leadership.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience or a master's degree in engineering with 3+ years of experience in technical hardware program/project management or hardware/product development
  • Experience applying Jira and Confluence to track project dependencies, risks, and issue resolution.
  • Experience handling end-end programs including budget oversight, schedule management, and breakthrough tracking.
  • Experience in advanced spreadsheet management, including the use of data modeling and visualization to track project metrics.
  • Experience implementing AI-powered tools or workflows to improve operational efficiency or project delivery speed.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience with Design Verification Testing (DVT) processes within hardware development lifecycles
  • In-depth knowledge of hardware manufacturing environments and production workflows
  • Background in supply chain operations or procurement strategies for complex hardware programs
  • Current project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2)
  • Proven ability to navigate and influence outcomes in a highly matrixed, globally distributed organization
  • Experience balancing rapid program execution with long-term operational and quality priorities
  • Familiarity with managing cross-functional dependencies in fast-paced engineering environments

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Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
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Revenue
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