Engineering Project Manager
About The Position
Manages the development and implementation process of a company’s products and services. Manages cross-functional projects or programs that are focused on the delivery of a product or system from concept to release for customers. Develops, defines and executes project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. Assigns and monitors work of project/program management staff, providing technical support and direction. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e., product on schedule and within budget constraints. The role typically requires a technical background in order to complete its overall project management responsibility. Demonstrates proficient knowledge in one or more engineering/technical domains and integrates with program management expertise Agile: Manages projects involving 1-3 scrum teams and well-defined dependencies Identifies partners, facilitates relationship building with multiple partners Provides guidance and communication to team on current and updated process improvements throughout project lifecycle Contributes and recommends improvement strategies to the development of project execution plans together with project leadership team
Requirements
- 5+ years of project management experience supporting engineering teams in hardware, software, or firmware security environments.
- Applied Agile experience, including facilitating agile ceremonies and supporting teams in hybrid agile settings.
- Experience with vendor management, budgeting, and finance processes.
- Experience in cryptography and crypto compliance for technology products.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification (or higher) with process improvement and transformation project experience.
Nice To Haves
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to manage diverse technical personalities and foster a collaborative team culture.
- Proven ability to lead and influence change management and process transformation initiatives.
- Experience designing and implementing compliance solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manages the development and implementation process of a company’s products and services.
- Manages cross-functional projects or programs that are focused on the delivery of a product or system from concept to release for customers.
- Develops, defines and executes project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.
- Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending.
- Assigns and monitors work of project/program management staff, providing technical support and direction.
- Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e., product on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge in one or more engineering/technical domains and integrates with program management expertise
- Manages projects involving 1-3 scrum teams and well-defined dependencies
- Identifies partners, facilitates relationship building with multiple partners
- Provides guidance and communication to team on current and updated process improvements throughout project lifecycle
- Contributes and recommends improvement strategies to the development of project execution plans together with project leadership team
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
