Director, Project & Program Management

Cisco

. Lead and scale TPM strategy across geographies, product portfolios, and collaborator groups .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $220,300 - $283,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading technical program management strategies, driving large-scale transformations, and establishing governance mechanisms to enhance execution velocity and quality outcomes. Proficient in leveraging AI and data-driven insights to optimize operational models and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams.

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Technical Program ManagementLarge-Scale TransformationAI-Enabled WorkflowsCross-Functional CollaborationExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Program DeliveryExecution Velocity ImprovementQuality TrackingRoadmap PlanningDependency MappingRisk ManagementGovernance MechanismsOperational ReviewsData-Driven InsightsProduct Operations

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringEmotional IntelligenceClarityHigh Standards

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsSaaSCloud PlatformsObservabilityMonitoringAnalyticsDevOps

Industry Keywords

Technical Execution LeadershipEngineering LeadershipProduct LeadershipMulti-Team OrganizationsDistributed Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale TPM strategy across geographies, product portfolios, and collaborator groups
Set the vision, operating model, execution playbooks, governance mechanisms, and repeatable cadences for consistent program delivery
Improve execution velocity, quality outcomes, accountability, and business impact
Drive critical initiatives from conception through delivery
Align Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market, executive leadership, and other key business collaborators
Transform the TPM organization through automation, simplification, AI-enabled workflows, data-driven insights, action-planning mechanisms, and operating models
Coach and mentor senior-level contributors and TPM leaders
Strengthen the TPM function as a strategic partner to Engineering and Product leadership
Influence the quality, speed, and customer impact of Cisco's observability portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience in technical program management, engineering leadership, product operations, or equivalent technical execution leadership
Experience operating at Director-level scope in a scaled software, SaaS, infrastructure, or technology organization
Experience leading large-scale engineering, product, or TPM transformation across complex, multi-team organizations spanning multiple geographies
Track record driving large-scale transformation with measurable improvements in execution velocity, quality, predictability, and business outcomes
Experience ensuring programs deliver intended business and customer outcomes
Experience transforming TPM or execution organizations through improved operating models and governance mechanisms
Experience with AI and other tools, data-driven insights, productive planning, roadmap planning, dependency mapping, risk management, quality tracking, executive reporting, and operational reviews
Strong background establishing quality expectations and cross-functional accountability
Preferred: experience in observability, monitoring, analytics, infrastructure, DevOps, cloud platforms, or related technical domains
Preferred: experience driving AI transformation within an engineering, product, operations, or TPM organization
Strong executive presence and written and verbal communication skills
Experience building and refining TPM processes, governance models, quality mechanisms, and guidelines at scale across distributed teams
Experience coaching, guiding, and developing senior TPMs or technical leaders with emotional intelligence, clarity, and high standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
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 per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time on hire and each January 1, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees
Professional growth opportunities
Global collaboration and impact