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Cisco · 1 day ago

Program Manager

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $191K/yr

8+ years exp

Cisco is a leading technology company focused on innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs, ensuring alignment among diverse teams and stakeholders.

Communications InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSoftware

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex, large-scale programs involving multiple teams and departments

Facilitate coordination and communication among diverse functional groups to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables

Develop and maintain program roadmaps, define milestones, and align initiatives with organizational objectives

Identify potential risks and obstacles early, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to keep programs on track

Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, partners, and customers, ensuring transparency and alignment

Allocate and optimize resources across teams to maximize efficiency and program success

Monitor program progress using data-driven metrics, provide regular status updates, and adjust plans as needed

Lead change initiatives related to the program, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption

Qualification

Program ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementStrategic PlanningData-Driven ApproachChange ManagementCommunication SkillsGovernanceAI LiteracyInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

8+ years' experience in Program Management in a large organization

Preferred

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders

Current experience within Cisco Operations/ IT and understanding of Cisco Business Process and System Landscape strongly preferred

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with experience in value management and delivery within a product setting

Program and project management of large, complex initiatives

Exceptional communication skills, including executive presence, presentation, and writing abilities

Technical and business understanding for solution scoping

Governance, change management, and compliance

Awareness of AI literacy, ethics, and data fundamentals

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

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

4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

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

Company

Cisco

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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.

Founded in 1984

San Jose, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.cisco.com

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