Cisco Engineering Program Manager 

United States, California, San Francisco 

102042139

Application window is expected to close on 9/22/2024

• Drive large-scale new product introduction (NPI) multi-functional programs for the Hardware Program Management Organization according to current Product Development Methodology.
• Own, build, organize, and manage project plans for key initiatives, including reporting/briefing, execution and tracking of program work, achievements, action items, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Develop resilient working relationships and support multi-functional teams that build tooling for hardware manufacturing operations, supply chain, sourcing, and logistics to understand and deliver on business goals and priorities.
• Build and supervise overall program prototype allocations, budgets, PO’s for development requirements, equipment, logistics, phase gate reviews, approvals, and headcount throughout the NPI process.
• Adhere to metrics and governance for Meraki’s process and drive process improvements.
• Supervise various endeavors for research and development on new components, NPIs, and Sustaining.
• Lead JDM or CM proto-build plans ensuring allocations are accurate and correlate to build quantity, including support for material readiness, test, and logistics.
• Mentor and provide opportunities for newer team members, and assist in team initiatives related to the PMO.

• At least 2+ years of program management experience leading hardware, embedded, and networking products (REQUIRED)
• 5-6+ years of program management experience in software, hardware, embedded, networking, or cloud technologies or products.
• 2-4+ years of new product introduction experience in software, hardware, embedded, networking, or cloud technologies/products (REQUIRED).
• Experience supporting senior leaders and executives in leading large teams, including developing, launching, and maintaining team rituals and setting agendas for and running team meetings.
• Experience working with project planning tools (Excel, Gantt charts, Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint).
• Project management professional certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, lead, and deliver simultaneous projects/deliverables under deadline pressure.
• Excellent communication, writing, and listening skills.
• Superior leadership, collaboration, facilitation, influencing, and relationship-building skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Curiosity and strong problem-solving and research skills.
• Willingness to tackle new and different challenges with a positive attitude and perseverance.
• Familiarity with developing and maintaining management processes, training curriculum, and related programs.