WHO ARE WE
We are the Networking - Compute Operations Organization which drives strategic, operational, and organizational excellence across the Business Group. Our team delivers results on strategic business programs and drives various cross functional initiatives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will play a highly visible, critical role leading software programs for the Compute portfolio
  
• Define plans and drive development of new product launches while handling change on existing programs.
  
• Identify and establish partnerships with globally distributed team members to build, support, secure sponsorship and ensure alignment for program outcomes
  
• Identify and handle program risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize negative impact
  
• Evaluate program progress and results against program objectives, create or reengineer processes, tools and/or structure to improve productivity and overall program outcomes
  
• Facilitate teams through changes in features, priority and scope. Communicate and handle impact to avoid surprises.
  
• Collaborate with the various Program leads within the team to actively exchange information, decisions and conduct interlock session
  
• Work on multiple programs in parallel in a fast paced environment
  
• Communicate status on ongoing programs to partners and senior management.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou will report into the Program Leader within the Networking - Compute Operations Organization.
WHO YOU AREYour engineering background allows you to understand product requirements, technical risks and validation strategy vital to accelerate development process. You communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of project slip.
You are savvy with a high level of energy, flexibility, a "can-do attitude." You enjoy partnering with Senior Leaders. You love learning, tackling new responsibilities, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment. This position is people, data, and communications intensive; it requires:
Minimum Qualification:

• 8 to 11 years of Experience with minimum 4-5 years as a Technical Program Manager within a technology company
  
• Good knowledge of the SDLC
  
• Experience of managing cross functional dependencies across HW and SW teams
  
• Proficiency with process management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Rally
  
• Facilitate continuous improvement
  
• Experience of driving large-scale enterprise SW program.

Good to Have:

• Experience with SaaS products and Agile development methodologies would be a plus

WHY CISCO#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference. Here's how we do it.
We accept digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (30 years strong!) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. A block-chain company. An AI/Machine Learning company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)
Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, we give our egos a break, and we give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, we take bold steps, and we take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward.
So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeareCisco

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.