Cisco

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Cisco$166K — $234K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs.
  • Proficient in program planning, scheduling, execution, and risk management.
  • Proven track record in autonomous program delivery.
  • Solid background in security engineering, cloud security, or DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale security programs influencing business direction.
  • Execute strategies for resilient CI/CD and cloud security initiatives.
  • Translate program status and risks into narratives for executive decisions.
  • Promote a customer-first mindset in engineering collaboration.
  • Enhance program management practices for consistent delivery.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within the USA (excluding Seattle and NY).
  • Opportunity to influence major security commitments.
  • Work on cutting-edge security initiatives involving AI/ML.
  • Engagement with diverse teams across functions and disciplines.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The application window is expected to close on: 8/8/26

NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Preferred location: Remote within the USA (Seattle and NY not considered for this role)

Your Impact

Lead complex, large-scale security programs that span multiple functions, run on multi-year horizons, and shape business direction - executing with accountability and delivering measurable results. Lead the execution strategy and delivery plans for resilient CI/CD, software supply chain security, cloud security initiatives, and AI-enabled security services. Synthesize program status and complex risks into clear narratives to inform executive decisions behind major security commitments. Champion a customer-first approach for the engineering teams you serve - partnering with Product and Engineering Managers to drive adoption, elevate service quality, and minimize friction so developers across Cisco can build securely with ease. Strengthen program management practices and standards to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across the organization's portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related experience, Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
  • Experience leading multiple large-scale, sophisticated, cross-functional programs.
  • Proficiency in leading program planning, scheduling, execution, and risk across diverse functions or regions.
  • Consistent track record of owning program delivery autonomously with minimal direction and measurable impact.
  • Solid Experience delivering programs in security engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps, or software platform security.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with modern software delivery concepts such as secure SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Exposure to AI/ML-enabled engineering or security workflows.
  • Professional program management certifications, such as a PMP.
  • Strong relationship-building and executive communication skills.

About Cisco

Cisco Careers

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