Cisco

Technical Project Manager

Cisco$104K — $138K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in technical project management or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in supply chain operations.
  • Experience serving as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning and Daily Stand-ups.
  • Track and report on team velocity and project health.
  • Remove technical impediments to enhance team focus.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlogs.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align project goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contribution from Cisco.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible vacation policy for exempt employees.
  • Paid time off for personal wellness and volunteer days.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 10/30/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Join our Supply Chain IT department as a Technical Project Manager leading a dedicated Scrum Team. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that directly power and advance the company's global supply chain operations. We foster a high-performance culture centered on continuous improvement and innovation to tackle sophisticated technical challenges. You will serve as the heartbeat of our agile process, guiding the team through critical integrations that maintain our business reliability. You will also work closely with Product Owners and multi-functional partners to ensure our technical deliverables align with broader organizational goals.

Your Impact

Lead crucial Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure operational excellence. Track and report on team velocity and project health to provide transparent visibility to leadership regarding milestone progress. Advocate for the team by removing technical impediments and shielding members from external distractions to maintain a high-velocity focus. Partner with Product Owners to refine backlogs and establish clear, actionable prioritization for software development cycles. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align project goals, lead dependencies, and ensure the successful delivery of complex integrations.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in technical project management or a related subject area.
  • Demonstrable experience working within supply chain operations.
  • Proven experience serving as a Scrum Master within a software development environment.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) designation.
  • Experience with manufacturing, B2B integrations, or procurement within a supply chain environment.
  • Experience designing and implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies for data integrity and availability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record to collaborate with cross-functional technical and business teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud-based services.


Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $104,000.00 to $138,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
  • 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


For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

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 quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
  • .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
  • 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
  • 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
  • Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.


For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:
$130,600.00 - $191,200.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$116,600.00 - $170,100.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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