Technical Project Manager - 7.5 to 10 years - Bangalore

The Catalyst Engineering Group (CE) develops software across the routing, switch and wireless platform portfolio at Cisco and is investing heavily to transform networking through cutting-edge solutions that will change the way IT is consumed. This means your work will transform our customers' consumption of our systems and solutions from every angle.

On top of our products, we deploy our network management solution that simplify and integrate the management of multiple technologies. And in this time of unprecedented changes, we are looking for top talents able to manage projects/programs across cross functional teams

What You’ll Do

Cisco is revolutionizing the enterprise network space with the next generation network automation and assurance platform. You will be working on Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Catalyst Center) as a Technical Program Manager. As a Technical Program Manager, you will hold the top line responsibility to deliver the software product/solution release within agreed upon timelines.

Who You’ll Work With

Cisco Catalyst Center team has a strong presence across multiple geographies and your remit extends across all stakeholders including product management, engineering teams, Cisco CX, technical documentation and cross functional teams. With multiple stakeholders your power to influence teams to deliver on milestones will be a key challenge.

As a vital cog in the wheel your capability to resolve conflicts during release commitments will be significant. A Cisco Technical PMO's critical job function is status reporting at various levels - with Cisco Catalyst Center there is high visibility and hence regular, focused and succinct status reports to executives including BU SVP are vital attributes.

Cisco has a well-defined GATED Software development lifecycle and recommended templates and you will be responsible for working with all stakeholders in getting through commitments followed by the execution life cycle.

The Team
In this role, you'll be part of the Catalyst Engineering PMO team in Bangalore. Will be responsible to manage hardware and software programs for the Catalyst Engineering Group in India. Role will involve managing the project execution spanning with functional teams across globe. Delivering the Project/Product to customer in achievable short time-frame meeting the program goals, ensuring quality, meeting the budget is the key to success in the role. We are looking for motivated Program Manager who can contribute to the development of our next generation products.

Who You Are

This is a Technical Program Manager role that requires a strong background in understanding various technologies, manage complex programs concerning network management, ability to work with multiple teams located in different time zones. Ideally you will have bachelor’s in computer science or Electronic Engineering with about 8-10 years of experience of which at least 3-4 years should be in project/program management.

You will contribute to the team in the following ways:

• Be familiar with waterfall and agile development processes.
• As part of Agile project planning, review the backlogs, sprint planning, execution and retrospective.
• Be the responsible individual for program planning right from concept commit until posting.
• Ability to work with engineering and other stake holders in getting the scoping done, get all the info ready for the commit.
• Track the quality metrics as defined, run weekly meetings, follow up on action items, proactively share status updates.
• Ability to prepare the deck and present to the Leadership team on the project/program status.
• Update tools for regular/weekly status and do budget and time management.
• Anticipate any risks and have mitigation plan in place.
• Participate in teams’ discussion (design, test, etc) as the need be and ability to drive the teams towards a common goal with intermediate milestones.
• Work with Engineering, Release, Technical Documentation, and Technical Support team during the project/program execution.
• Ensure all the deliverables are met, documentation done as per the recommended templates.
• Be willing to learn and adopt new technologies as needed in the areas of hardware, software platforms and Application development.
• Front end any internal and external audits

Experience required:

• Program/Project management skills.
• Working knowledge of waterfall and Agile process
• Ability to manage multiple projects/programs.
• Stake holder management skills.
• Cross functional management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced level expertise using MS tools

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge on Networking technologies
• Good to have a PMP/CCNA certification
• Working knowledge of ALM tools like JIRA

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security 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, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our CATALYST CENTER.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication 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!

We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.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.