Engineering Program Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, Virginia, Herndon
Mar 01, 2025
Application window is expected to close on 03/07/2024. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. Meet The Team Cisco Systems is offering an outstanding opportunity to be part of a small, innovative team with a low process, high throughput culture. The team is working on Security Cloud Control, which manages policy and configuration of Security Business Group's firewalls which is a billion-dollar organization. We are looking for an energetic Engineering Program Manager to contribute to all parts of our infrastructure stack. The SecOps Tech Leader will be responsible for day-to-day security operations including intrusion analysis, incident handling, incident response, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Your Impact As an Engineering Program Manager at Cisco in the Security Business Group you'll be a part of the Engineering Program Management Office (PMO). You have deep program and project management experience and the ability to implement sophisticated initiatives successfully with high-value outcomes, partner engagement, alignment, change management, and communication. You have excellent collaboration, communication, writing skills, initiative, curiosity, and get excited about driving important work in partnership with leadership. You enjoy partnering with Senior Leaders. You love learning, tackling new responsibilities, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Develop and manage program-level plans, roadmaps, and project plans in collaboration with Product Managers and Engineering. Achieve and maintain FedRAMP Moderate, High, and IL5 authorizations by driving control activities and supporting compliance-related tasks. Ensure effective communication and transparency across business units and partners by providing updates, creating dashboards, and facilitating collaboration. Oversee program execution by identifying workstreams, monitoring scope, schedule, and resources, and addressing risks and issues. Design executive-level presentations and regular updates to communicate program status, achievements, and metrics to leadership. Promote Agile adoption and implement program management standard processes to enhance project execution efficiency and effectiveness. Minimum Qualifications: Experience leading a security product through FedRAMP and IL5 certification 5+ years of experience in managing, leading and delivering projects at technology-based companies or within technical domains Bachelor degree or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications: Certified in PMP or PgMP with experience in diverse project management methodologies Experienced in managing FedRAMP and IL5 compliance and assessments Strong communication skills with the ability to influence teams and engage executives Experience in deploying Cyber Security products and understanding software release cycles Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and resolve technical issues effectively Skilled in using program management tools for efficient planning and reporting #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!