Leader, Engineering Project & Program Management

The application window is expected to close on: 08/30/2026

** Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** .

** Meet the Team*
* Cisco's Security Business Group is dedicated to delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions that enable customers to reduce risks, streamline management, and adapt to evolving threats. The group is led by senior executives with deep expertise in security engineering and product innovation, driving the development of ground breaking technologies such as Cisco Secure Access, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and AI-powered security solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to be a key leader in shaping the future of security technology at Cisco, working alongside top cybersecurity experts and engineering teams to deliver world-class solutions that protect organizations globally.

** Your Impact*
* The Senior Leader Engineering Project and Program Manager within Cisco's Security Business Group (SBG) will lead and manage complex engineering projects to develop infrastructure that transforms the way that our organization develops software using AI models and tools. This role requires a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes aligned with Cisco's AI Transformation vision.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Lead end-to-end project and program management for large-scale, complex AI transformation engineering initiatives within the Security Business Group.

+ Collaborate with engineering, product management, architecture, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.

+ Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources to ensure on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.

+ Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively, developing contingency plans to maintain project momentum.

+ Drive coordination and communication across multiple teams and stakeholders, including partner and third-party resources when applicable.

+ Support contract change management processes and ensure compliance with Cisco's policies and procedures.

+ Engage with senior leadership to provide project status, escalate critical issues, and align on strategic priorities.

+ Facilitate adoption of best practices, tools, and methodologies for project and program management within the Security Business Group.

+ Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of Cisco's security product and solution roadmap, supporting innovation and market growth.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience

+ Experience leading engineering projects and programs in cybersecurity or related technology domains.

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Experience with security technologies, enterprise software, cloud services, and networking principles.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience in project management methodologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMP certification preferred).

+ Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.

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Experience with AI foundation models, AI-driven software development or general AI concepts, like prompts, skills and harnesses.

+ Experience managing budgets, financials, and vendor/partner relationships.

** Why Cisco?*
* At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

** Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:*
* The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

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