Engineering Program Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 10/20/2026

Meet the TeamASIG is part of the Security and Trust Organization (S&TO). ASIG consists of dedicated offensive security engineers who focus on Cisco products and services. The Program Manager will lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional security projects within Cisco’s Advanced Security Initiatives Group (ASIG) that are focused on the improvement of security posture of products and systems on a recurring basis.  

Your Impact 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 on schedule and within budget constraints.

Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.

Works independently but receives minimal guidance and direction from leader then determines best approach to accomplish work.

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Requires solid conceptual and practical knowledge in primary technical job family and knowledge of related technical job families; has worked with a range of technologies.

Understands project and/or department needs and establishes relationships with appropriate cross-functional stakeholders to gather input, collect information and complete work steps.

Manages a small number of mid-sized projects or programs with moderate to high risk, and multiple interdependencies (e.g., multiple features)
Demonstrates solid working knowledge of multiple engineering/technical domains and provides domain knowledge transfer to less senior team members

Reviews project milestones against predetermined key performance indicators and reports consolidated project/program status and financial information to leadership

Manages complex risks and proactively anticipates and manages scope creep; executes on plans to mitigate and eliminate impediments and facilitate flow Allocates and continuously evaluates resource needs (training needs, tools, funding) and develops action plans for optimal resource utilization.identifies and engages right set of functional and cross functional stakeholders to collaborate and develop technical solutions impacting own and related project/programs

Collaborates with project leadership team to identify areas of improvement and applies knowledge of emerging best practices and policies within span of engagement

Facilitates technical QA and general code testing

Identifies and recommends improvements to product development lifecycle and best engineering best practices

Develops roadmap and guidelines for tailoring practices to complex and dynamic projects/programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.

Technical background in application and product security Strong project management skills, prioritization skills and proactive communication Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex security projects and initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly, engaging personality that promotes a collaborative and enjoyable work culture.

Proven expertise in proactive communication, especially in security contexts, to ensure transparency and alignment among diverse stakeholders.

Familiarity or experience with security testing methodologies, vulnerability…