Technical Program Manager

Cisco

. Serve as the strategic orchestrator for complex programs impacting veterans and military service members .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,900 - $190,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Technical Program and Project Management, particularly within classified environments, ensuring successful delivery of large-scale initiatives while driving AI-optimized solutions and fostering executive-level partnerships.

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Technical Program ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationDoD TS/SCI Security ClearanceAI-Optimized Delivery StrategiesCross-Functional Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram GovernanceBudget ManagementScope ManagementContinuous ImprovementInnovation InfluenceDelivery Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Requirement AlignmentTechnical Insight IntegrationLarge-Scale Project Delivery

Soft Skills

Strategic OrchestrationExecutive-Level Partnership BuildingInfluencing InnovationCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Veterans ProgramsMilitary Service MembersClassified NetworksU.S. GovernmentAI-Optimized Solutions

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the strategic orchestrator for complex programs impacting veterans and military service members
Lead cradle-to-grave delivery of high-stakes, large-scale initiatives
Ensure programs remain on scope, on budget, and aligned with business outcomes
Drive AI-optimized delivery strategies
Encourage executive-level partnerships
Integrate technical insight with program governance
Influence innovation and ensure solutions address customer challenges
Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale projects
Coordinate cross-functional teams and align customer requirements with scope and delivery plans
Drive continuous improvement through AI-optimized solutions and technological transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
Must be able to perform work on U.S. Government classified environments and on U.S. soil
Must possess a current U.S. Government DoD TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance
10 years of demonstrated experience in Technical Program and/or Project Management
Technical Program and/or Project Management experience within critical, classified networks
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required
Must live within commuting distance of and be able to work onsite up to 4 days per week in the Herndon, VA/DC area

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 for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time 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