Engineering Program Manager

Request #: #55425-1

Official Job Title?: Engineering Program Manager

Max Hourly Bill Rate?: $86.50

Duration?: 9/18/2024 to 10/26/2024 (possibility for extension based on candidate performance and business needs--9 months)

Years of experience?: 8+ years of program management experience in software, hardware, embedded,

networking, or cloud technologies or products.

2-4+ years of new product introduction experience in software, hardware, embedded,

networking, or cloud technologies/products (REQUIRED).

Location?: Hybrid work in Cisco San Francisco Office -- San Francisco 12 Cisco Office (hybrid 3 days office, 2 days remote)

How many rounds of Interview? : 2 rounds of interview (webex)

Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to support

cross-functional development programs. Come be part of the team that delivers cutting-edge

products for businesses and organizations of all sizes. As an EPM, you will work closely with our

Software Engineering, Product Management, and cross-functional teams across business units

to support products through all phases of product development. Our goal is to deliver

high-quality products on time and within budget.

What You Will Do

Drive large-scale new product introduction (NPI) cross-functional programs for the

Hardware Program Management Organization according to current Product

Development Methodology.

Own, build, organize, and manage project plans for key initiatives, including

reporting/briefing, execution and tracking of program deliverables, achievements, action

items, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.

Develop resilient working relationships and support cross-functional teams that build

tooling for hardware manufacturing operations, supply chain, sourcing, and logistics to

understand and deliver on business goals and priorities.

Build and track overall program prototype allocations, budgets, PO's for development

requirements, equipment, logistics, phase gate reviews, approvals, and headcount

throughout the NPI process.

Adhere to metrics and governance for Meraki's process and drive process

improvements.

Track various endeavors for research and development on new components, NPIs, and

Sustaining.

Lead JDM or CM proto build plans ensuring allocations are correct and correlate to build

quantity, including support for material readiness, test, and logistics.

Mentor and provide opportunities for newer team members, and assist in team initiatives

related to the PMO.

Who You Are

You have deep program and project management experience and the ability to execute complex

initiatives successfully with high value outcomes, stakeholder engagement and alignment, and

seamless change management and communication. You are detail-oriented, efficient,

organized, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment. You have excellent

collaboration, communication, and writing skills. You take initiative, are comfortable trying new

things, making suggestions, and get excited about driving important work in partnership with

leadership. You have excellent judgment, are trustworthy, and respect confidential information.

Your ability to define success, help set measurable goals, prioritize, and drive the right

outcomes for the Technical Program Management Team are key to success.

Your Skills

8+ years of program management experience in software, hardware, embedded,

networking, or cloud technologies or products.

2-4+ years of new product introduction experience in software, hardware, embedded,

networking, or cloud technologies/products (REQUIRED).

Experience supporting senior leaders and executives in leading large teams, including

developing, launching, and maintaining team rituals and setting agendas for and running

team meetings.

Experience working with project planning tools (Excel, Gantt charts, Jira, Confluence,

Sharepoint).

Project management professional certification or equivalent preferred.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, lead, and deliver simultaneous

projects/deliverables under deadline pressure.

Excellent communication, writing, and listening skills.

Superior leadership, collaboration, facilitation, influencing, and relationship-building skills

in a cross-functional environment.

Curiosity and strong problem-solving and research skills.

Willingness to tackle new and different challenges with a positive attitude and

perseverance.

Familiarity with developing and maintaining management processes, training curriculum,

and related programs.

• Candidates must meet the minimum requirements outlined.

• Minimum Requirements: ("Must have" Qualifications)

1. Project management professional certification or equivalent preferred

2. Curiosity and strong problem-solving and research skills.