The application deadline is expected to close on December 25, 2024

The CE (Catalyst Engineering) Operations team is responsible for Strategic Execution, Planning, PMO, Business Operations. The GBO (global operations team) Drives initiatives from conception to execution, cultivating alignment across theatres, segments and functions. We seek excellence and consistency in program management practices with the goal of accelerating Cisco's growth.

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager for the Infrastructure PMO group. The Infra group is responsible for the kernel and platform infrastructure /full stack development required for supporting various CE products like Wireless/switches/Routers. Looking for TPM who can help to realize strategic business benefits, achieve strategic objectives, and implement operational efficiencies. You will build cross-functional partnerships to plan, direct and coordinate complex engineering programs.

You are an inquisitive, a keen problem solver, and able to work close with your customers and internal partners

Responsibilities

* Manage cross-functional Enterprise Software Solutions and Programs in a matrix organization covering a range of areas across CISCO Networking group.

* Develop and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery.

* Provide action based program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases.

* Perform risk management and organizational change on projects and do overall Release management

* Help set objectives and measurable metrics on roadmap for multi-functional programs working across various teams.

* Build dashboards to track and measure metrics as applicable.

* Drive consensus, alignment and communicate strategic program directions; Provide all necessary data to support critical decision-making through fact-based analysis.

* Identify, document and track program dependencies required for successful execution.

* Ensure effective communication within multi-functional teams: Operations, Engineering, Product Management, QA and Release Management.

* Your role requires strong people, data and communications; it requires excellent leadership, critical thinking, independence, organizational excellence, data analysis, presentation and communication skills.

* Have a fair understanding of Networking principles and Protocols. Experience working on medium to large-scale Enterprise Software programs.

* Proactively establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships that impact the Enterprise Wireless

* Comfortable interpreting data to translate and present as business insights.

* Experience with Software Development and Release Management experience a plus.

Who You'll Work With (The group they will work IN and SUPPORT. Be creative and fun!)

Who You Are (Desired and soft skills. Write in a personalized way!)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Required per OFCCP compliance)

* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent technical subject area

* 10+ years relevant experience in networking/technology industry, with 7+ years in a Program Management position and a demonstrated history and ability to take a leadership role in running programs

* Validated history of driving successful S/W programs and releases and leading change with your programs

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: (Required per OFCCP compliance)

* Outstanding written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

* Practical work experience with Waterfall and Agile development methodologies with Jira

* Deep technical proficiency: Networking, Cloud Architecture, Development and Deployment, Build & Release systems. Bonus points for past programming experience.

* Demonstrable ability to influence your business partners and supporting teams.

* Initiate and participate in interpersonal efforts to improve overall program teams efficiency. Experience in a project/solution leadership position preferred.

* Experience with Data Analysis and data visualization tools

* Experience in integrating and delivering Networking Systems and Infrastructure solutions at scale.

* Programming experience in Software Development or Testing with some exposure to Unix

* PMP and Scrum certification is a plus

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data travelling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and size to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

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