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About the role
Our hardware PMO team serves as the engine for Cisco’s hardware portfolio, redefining complex strategies into predictable, high-quality delivery through multi-functional governance and operational excellence. As a Hardware Project Manager, you will act as the primary orchestrator for next-generation platforms, driving the end-to-end product lifecycle while ensuring financial rigor and seamless alignment across our engineering and business partners. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience or a master’s degree in engineering with 3+ years of experience in technical hardware project management or hardware/product development
- Experience applying Jira and Confluence to track project dependencies, risks, and issue resolution
- Experience handling end-to-end projects including budget oversight, schedule management, and breakthrough tracking
- Experience in advanced spreadsheet management, including the use of data modeling and visualization to track project metrics
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 11/04/2026
This is an onsite position at the San Jose, CA location.
The hardware engineering group creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for customers globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to share their ideas and drive meaningful outcomes.
Our hardware PMO team serves as the engine for Cisco’s hardware portfolio, redefining complex strategies into predictable, high-quality delivery through multi-functional governance and operational excellence. As a Hardware Project Manager, you will act as the primary orchestrator for next-generation platforms, driving the end-to-end product lifecycle while ensuring financial rigor and seamless alignment across our engineering and business partners.
- Lead end-to-end hardware project development from initial concept through customer release, defining clear priorities, breakthroughs, and comprehensive execution plans.
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