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About the role
Lead program management of large-scale, high-risk hardware products for Cisco with multiple interdependencies across functions, ensuring successful end-to-end delivery from concept to customer release. Orchestrate multi-functional activities by aligning hardware and software engineering, product management, service, customer documentation and operations teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality execution.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8+ years of experience or a master’s degree in engineering with 6+ years of experience in technical program management, or PhD with 3+ years of experience
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end, complex hardware programs consisting of multiple PCBAs with moderate to high risk and multi-functional interdependencies
- Experience in defining and delivering program plans, schedules, and budgets, including monitoring critical path activities and resource allocation
- Experience in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project) to track program metrics
- Experience using AI tools, e.g. ChatGPT, Codex, Claude to improve the program management process
- Expertise in Design Verification Testing (DVT) processes within complex hardware development lifecycles
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 10/16/2026
This is an onsite position at the San Jose, CA location.
Our Systems and Optics 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 Engineering Program 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 program management of large-scale, high-risk hardware products for Cisco with multiple interdependencies across functions, ensuring successful end-to-end delivery from concept to customer release.
Orchestrate multi-functional activities by aligning hardware and software engineering, product management, service, customer documentation and operations teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality execution.
Drive complex problem-solving by interpreting current business trends to identify and implement innovative, strategic solutions for program delivery.
Monitor program health, lead critical path...
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