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Program Manager

Cisco · Chicago, Illinois, US · On-site

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About the role

We're hiring a Program Manager to help us run a strong operating cadence and lead program and portfolio work across the Software Security organization inside Cisco’s Security & Trust Organization. Are you someone who builds structure where there isn't any and turns a messy set of priorities into a plan people actually follow? Read on!

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 5+ years of related project/program management experience, or a Master's degree plus 3+ years of related experience
  • Demonstrated experience running meeting cadences, business reviews, and reporting cycles for a fast-moving organization
  • Strong background in process improvement and workflow implementation, with a track record of designing and improving operating processes
  • Strong written and verbal communicator, able to tailor style and content from cross-team collaboration to executive level readouts
  • Project management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent) preferred at this level
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/01/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We're hiring a Program Manager to help us run a strong operating cadence and lead program and portfolio work across the Software Security organization inside Cisco’s Security & Trust Organization. Are you someone who builds structure where there isn't any and turns a messy set of priorities into a plan people actually follow? Read on!

This role assists in supporting the rhythm of the business across Software Security (meeting cadences, business reviews, reporting cycles), brings strong process improvement and workflow implementation skills, and communicates just as well in a working session with peers as in a readout to senior leadership.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who bring strong process instincts to the role!

Day to day, this role plans, runs, and monitors programs across their full life cycle within the Software Security organization, managing scope, schedule, and resources as priorities shift and new requirements come up. We need someone to design and run decision-making...

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