Cisco NPI Program Manager 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

384286701

NPI Program Manager

Job Summary

What You'll Do

• Program Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional GTM initiatives, managing risks, business requirements, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.

• Oversee readiness plans, ensuring flawless execution and customer/partner experiences.

• Facilitate cross-functional interlocks and manage the rhythm of the business with calendars, checkpoints, and status updates.

• Create and monitor execution roadmaps, tracking success metrics and providing analytical insights into financial and business performance.

• Data-Driven Insights

• Analyze data to guide decision-making, track KPIs, and communicate results to leadership.

• Define and measure success metrics for GTM efforts.

• Go-to-Market Leadership

• Partner with product management to craft offers with high commercial relevance, differentiation, and customer loyalty.

• Partner with product management to design GTM blueprints for various consumption models, including as-a-Service and cloud-native solutions.

• Build feedback loops between Business Units (BUs), customers, sales, and partners to optimize GTM success.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Management

• Work with product managers, marketing, sales, R&D, and customer success to ensure alignment and smooth execution.

• Lead organizational change management activities tied to strategy and GTM programs.

• Establish an environment of trust and innovation to navigate complexities effectively.

Who You Are

• Strategic Thinker: Able to turn abstract ideas into concrete plans and drive long-term goals while keeping teams focused.

• Collaborative Leader: Skilled at building trust and influencing stakeholders at all levels in both direct and matrixed environments.

• Clear Communicator: Capable of distilling complex concepts into concise, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

• Organized & Adaptable: Comfortable juggling multiple programs, anticipating risks, and adjusting to dynamic environments.

• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Committed to using insights and metrics to inform strategy, track progress, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program management or product management, preferably with GTM and cloud-based offerings.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leadership.

• Familiarity with networking, security, and cloud technologies; technical acumen is a plus.

• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, Aha!, and data analysis/reporting platforms.

• Familiarity with Cisco Product Development Lifecycle is a plus.

• MBA or equivalent experience preferred.