Program Manager - Employee Engagement & Events

The application window is expected to close on: July 22, 2025

NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

As part of the Employee Engagement team for the Cisco Product Org, you will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced technology environment. Our team is focused, fast-paced, adaptable, and always looking for creative ideas.

Your Impact

You have strong strategic oversight, stakeholder management, and are passionate about the execution excellence required to drive high-impact programs and events from inception to completion. You have deep experience leading large-scale projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring alignment between business goals and program event outcomes.

* Program Management and Planning: Lead the design, development, and implementation of key programs and events that support the strategic goals of the product organization and Cisco. Identify and mitigate potential risks and establish clear metrics to assess program success and drive continuous improvement.

* Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key partners to identify requirements to achieve a high level of participation and engagement. Lead and encourage project teams to achieve high-quality results.

* Communication: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and team members, ensuring clarity and alignment.

* Budget & Project Management: Build detailed project plans, manage timelines, and be responsible for budgets to ensure successful program execution.

* Communication & Reporting: Provide clear updates to leadership on program progress, challenges, and key

* Leadership & Problem Solving: Consistent track record leading cross-functional teams without direct authority. Ability to anticipate challenges, analyze risks, and implement solutions proactively.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

* 10+ years of proven experience in program management, focusing on leading large-scale programs and events.

* Proven ability to run multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.

* Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Preferred Qualifications

* Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

* Able work effectively and deliver results under pressure.

* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.

* Diligent with a focus on quality and excellence.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.