Engineering Program Manager

🕒 August 21

🏄 California, Illinois – Remote

🏄 California – Remote 🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $171.6k - $245k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 Technical Program Manager

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Cisco

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1984

🔧 Hardware

🔐 Security

🏢 Enterprise

Hardware • Security • Enterprise

Cisco is a multinational technology company that provides networking hardware, software, and services to enterprises, service providers, and governments. It builds routers, switches, optical transceivers, programmable silicon, and edge computing platforms, and offers security, collaboration (Webex), observability, and AI-enabled software and support services to help organizations design, operate, and secure large-scale networks and data centers. Cisco also delivers professional services, training, and cloud-managed solutions to support digital transformation and AI-ready infrastructure.

📋 Description

• Support cloud products and deliverables within Cisco Cloud Security • Bring an AI-first Technical Program Management approach to program planning, execution, and delivery • Pioneer adoption of AI-driven tools, automation, and data-informed decision-making • Support, track, and manage complex program execution and cross-functional coordination • Manage inter- and intra-team communications to deliver high-quality program outcomes • Track and maintain cross-functional dependencies and deliverables • Coordinate with Cisco Security groups to manage dependencies and deliverables • Provide timely issue resolution and critical-path management • Drive day-to-day program activities toward overall program objectives • Review changes and weigh tradeoffs between engineering resources and operational improvements • Provide weekly updates and status reports from individual contributors to executive management • Identify and deploy AI/ML tools and intelligent automation for planning, reporting, risk detection, and decision-making • Partner with engineering teams to plan and deliver AI/ML-powered features • Use data-driven insights and predictive analytics to improve program velocity, quality, and outcomes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years, Master's degree + 6 years, or PhD + 3 years of complex program management experience • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field • 3+ years of experience applying AI/ML tools, GenAI assistants, and intelligent automation to program management • 3+ years of experience coordinating cross-functional projects, facilitating team meetings, and collaborating with geographically distributed teams • Experience with Lean Enterprise, Agile, and Kanban practices and supporting tools • Experience with defect tracking applications such as JIRA • Experience with Word, Excel, and Project • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members • Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical individuals • Working knowledge of cloud and network security concepts including SASE, SSE, Zero Trust, DNS-layer security, SWG, and firewall/cloud-delivered security • Familiarity with FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and audit- or compliance-driven programs • Experience delivering programs in a DevSecOps environment and integrating security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines • Awareness of AI/ML security and responsible-AI considerations • Understanding of vulnerability management, incident response, and secure SDLC practices • Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, or CISM are a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution • Paid parental leave • Short- and long-term disability coverage • Basic life insurance • Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year • 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday • Paid year-end holiday shutdown • 4 paid days off for personal wellness • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees • Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter • Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward • Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues • Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year • Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies