Senior Engineering Program Manager

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

2d•$166,500 - $323,600•Remote

About The Position

This role is within the Security Engineering team at Cisco, focusing on shaping the future of secure software. The Program Management Office (PMO) within this team is responsible for driving predictable and measurable delivery across engineering teams and partners, focusing on key security commitments. The position offers an opportunity to tackle significant security challenges to protect Cisco and its customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience, Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
Experience leading multiple large-scale, sophisticated, cross-functional programs.
Proficiency in leading program planning, scheduling, execution, and risk across diverse functions or regions.
Consistent track record of owning program delivery autonomously with minimal direction and measurable impact.
Solid Experience delivering programs in security engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps, or software platform security.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with modern software delivery concepts such as secure SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
Exposure to AI/ML-enabled engineering or security workflows.
Professional program management certifications, such as a PMP.
Strong relationship-building and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, large-scale security programs that span multiple functions, run on multi-year horizons, and shape business direction, executing with accountability and delivering measurable results.
Lead the execution strategy and delivery plans for resilient CI/CD, software supply chain security, cloud security initiatives, and AI-enabled security services.
Synthesize program status and complex risks into clear narratives to inform executive decisions behind major security commitments.
Champion a customer-first approach for the engineering teams served, partnering with Product and Engineering Managers to drive adoption, elevate service quality, and minimize friction.
Strengthen program management practices and standards to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across the organization's portfolio.

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
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 for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time off program for 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 for non-sales roles
performance-based incentive pay for sales roles