Senior Program Manager, Strategic Programs

Cisco Systems • San Jose, CA

212d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dynamic team driving innovation and crafting Cisco's success by crafting enterprise capabilities that accelerate revenue growth and streamline operations. We lead high-impact initiatives in recurring revenue, sales compensation, partner incentives, M&A integration, and policy, with a strong focus on business process architecture and automation. As a Senior Program Manager for Strategic Programs, you will play a critical role in delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that drive growth. By building integrated roadmaps, aligning cross-functional teams, and facilitating flawless communication, you will ensure the successful execution of high-impact programs.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience managing large-scale, high-impact programs, and effective stakeholder alignment and communication.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Communications or a related field.
• Program management experience in SaaS, with expertise in recurring revenue models, M&A integration, and sales incentive programs.
• Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Scaled Agile) and associated ceremonies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business, Communications, or Engineering.
• PMP or CSC certifications.
• Experience with Jira Align, Jira Cloud, and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Drive program planning, execution, and delivery, managing scope, schedules, and risks to achieve measurable results.
• Lead program communications, including updates, dependency management, risk tracking, and stakeholder reporting.
• Facilitate Agile or Waterfall ceremonies (e.g., kickoff, sprint planning, retrospectives) to foster alignment and collaboration.
• Conduct program meetings, track issues, and implement solutions to drive progress.
• Optimize underperforming projects using effective tools, methodologies, and clear communication.

Benefits

• Quality medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
• Flexible Vacation Time Off policy.
• Sick Time Off policy with 80 hours provided on hire date.
• Paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues.
• Additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees