Senior Engineering Program Manager

Cisco

. Lead consequential, cross-functional, multi-year security programs end to end .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $169,300 - $237,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional security programs, translating service vision into actionable strategies, and optimizing security value delivery. Proficient in program management practices, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes and executive-level communication.

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Program ManagementSecurity EngineeringSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Executive-Level CommunicationProduct Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementSecurity EngineeringSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)AI in Software DevelopmentKPI ManagementRisk AssessmentDependency ManagementService OptimizationAgile MethodologiesDevOps Practices

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityLearning AgilityAutonomous OperationCommunication SkillsTeam Alignment

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPGMP

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional ProgramsSecurity ServicesProduct ManagementHigh-Visibility ProgramsMeasurable Outcomes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead consequential, cross-functional, multi-year security programs end to end
Turn service vision into strategy and execution with Security Engineering Service Owners and Engineering Managers
Set roadmaps, objectives and key results, and drive delivery
Hold teams accountable for KPIs and measurable outcomes
Identify issues, untangle dependencies, and unblock teams
Treat security services as products and developers as customers
Optimize the security value delivered by each service
Reduce developer friction and redesign services with key stakeholders
Translate progress, risk, and tradeoffs into decision-ready narratives for leadership
Steer a portfolio of concurrent service programs and prioritize competing demands
Improve program management practices, standards, and tooling across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of related experience; or Master's degree and 7 years; or PhD and 4 years; or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience
Experience leading large-scale, complex, high-visibility programs to measurable outcomes
Exceptional learning agility in unfamiliar technical domains
Ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across teams and partners
Ability to operate autonomously under ambiguity and broad scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Substantial executive-level communication experience
Fluency in how modern software is built and secured across the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Understanding of how AI is reshaping software development and security
Product management experience or program management experience working with product teams
Program management certification such as PMP or PGMP is a plus
Software engineering or DevOps background and hands-on security experience are preferred

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, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations
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 annually
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
Worldwide network of doers and experts with opportunities to grow and build
Flexible remote work arrangement