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About the role
Drive the consolidation of program strategies and priorities across numerous Cisco workstreams to provide leadership with a coherent and actionable source of truth. Build and coordinate a cross-functional virtual team, influencing mid-to-senior leaders to bring clarity and momentum to complex decision-making processes. Develop leadership-ready presentations, scorecards, and decision documents under tight deadlines to support strategic execution. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of senior-level experience in technical program management, strategy & operations, or business operations, preferably with exposure to security or engineering
- Proven experience managing cross-functional programs within Cisco's core business segments such as Networking, Security, Collaboration, or Cloud Security
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build coalitions across engineering, security, and business stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong systems thinking skills with the ability to create structured frameworks and prioritization models for ambiguous, cross-functional problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear, executive-ready materials such as decks, scorecards, and one-pagers
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 10/30/2026
Our team serves as the vital link that transforms strategic cybersecurity priorities into actionable operational plans across Cisco's Security and Trust Organization (S&TO). We operate at the intersection of security, trust, product, and engineering, collaborating across multiple pillars and workstreams to provide leadership with a unified, clear view of priorities and progress. The team is a dynamic, cross-functional group that thrives on influence and coalition-building rather than formal authority, fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation. What makes our team exciting is the opportunity to shape the playbook for a rapidly evolving organization, leveraging advanced tools including AI to scale impact and drive meaningful change.
Drive the consolidation of program strategies and priorities across numerous Cisco workstreams to provide leadership with a coherent and actionable source of truth. Build and coordinate a cross-functional virtual team, influencing mid-to-senior leaders to bring clarity and momentum to complex decision-making processes. Develop leadership-ready presentations, scorecards, and decision...
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