Engineering Project Manager

Foundational Security Technologies Program Manager

We are the FST PMO and Biz Ops team, serving as the strategic operational engine that powers the entire Foundational Security Technologies organization. We partner closely across Cryptographic Services, Trustworthy Software, and Hardware Security to streamline and secure critical product baselines, digital signing, and platform integrity across Cisco's portfolio. Our team of program managers and operational architects operates as a highly connected, supportive "work family" where fierce kindness, radical transparency, and psychological safety drive our execution. What makes us exciting is our unique ability to bridge chaos to structure—translating complex technical domains into clear, actionable roadmaps that empower our engineering partners to deliver secure outcomes.

Manages the development and implementation process of a company's products and services. Manages cross-functional projects or programs that are focused on the delivery of a product or system from concept to release for customers. Develops, defines and executes project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. Assigns and monitors work of project/program management staff, providing technical support and direction. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e., product on schedule and within budget constraints. The role typically requires a technical background in order to complete its overall project management responsibility.

• Demonstrates proficient knowledge in one or more engineering/technical domains and integrates with program management expertise
• Agile: Manages projects involving 1-3 scrum teams and well-defined dependencies
• Identifies partners, facilitates relationship building with multiple partners
• Provides guidance and communication to team on current and updated process improvements throughout project lifecycle
• Contributes and recommends improvement strategies to the development of project execution plans together with project leadership team

• 5+ years of project management experience supporting engineering teams in hardware, software, or firmware security environments.
• Applied Agile experience, including facilitating agile ceremonies and supporting teams in hybrid agile settings.
• Experience with vendor management, budgeting, and finance processes.
• Experience in cryptography and crypto compliance for technology products.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification (or higher) with process improvement and transformation project experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to manage diverse technical personalities and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Proven ability to lead and influence change management and process transformation initiatives.
• Experience designing and implementing compliance solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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