Senior Engineering Program Manager

About the role

Lead complex, large-scale security programs that span multiple functions, run on multi-year horizons, and shape business direction. Execute with accountability and deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution strategy and delivery plans for resilient CI/CD, software supply chain security, cloud security initiatives, and AI-enabled security services.
• Synthesize program status and complex risks into clear narratives to inform executive decisions behind major security commitments.
• Champion a customer-first approach for the engineering teams you serve — partnering with Product and Engineering Managers to drive adoption, elevate service quality, and minimize friction so developers across Cisco can build securely with ease.
• Strengthen program management practices and standards to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across the organization's portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience, Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
• Experience leading multiple large-scale, sophisticated, cross-functional programs.
• Proficiency in leading program planning, scheduling, execution, and risk across diverse functions or regions.
• Consistent track record of owning program delivery autonomously with minimal direction and measurable impact.
• Solid Experience delivering programs in security engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps, or software platform security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern software delivery concepts such as secure SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
• Exposure to AI/ML-enabled engineering or security workflows.
• Professional program management certifications, such as a PMP.
• Strong relationship-building and executive communication skills.

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.

Pay

The starting salary range posted for this position is $166,500.00 to $234,100.00 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.

Schedule

Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members