Senior Engineering Program Manager

Security Engineering Team Opportunity

Security Engineering is shaping the future of secure software at Cisco — building security that scales and empowers developers. We own a suite of security services that operate at the intersection of engineering, cloud, and AI to help teams build securely by design. Our Program Management Office is the engine that turns that ambition into predictable, measurable delivery across engineering teams and partners, driving our most consequential security commitments. Here, you'll have an outstanding opportunity to take on groundbreaking security challenges to protect Cisco and its customers.

Preferred location: Remote within the USA (Seattle and NY not considered for this role)

Your Impact

Lead complex, large-scale security programs that span multiple functions, run on multi-year horizons, and shape business direction — executing with accountability and delivering measurable results. Lead the execution strategy and delivery plans for resilient CI/CD, software supply chain security, cloud security initiatives, and AI-enabled security services. Synthesize program status and complex risks into clear narratives to inform executive decisions behind major security commitments. Champion a customer-first approach for the engineering teams you serve — partnering with Product and Engineering Managers to drive adoption, elevate service quality, and minimize friction so developers across Cisco can build securely with ease. Strengthen program management practices and standards to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across the organization's portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related experience, Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
• Experience leading multiple large-scale, sophisticated, cross-functional programs.
• Proficiency in leading program planning, scheduling, execution, and risk across diverse functions or regions.
• Consistent track record of owning program delivery autonomously with minimal direction and measurable impact.
• Solid experience delivering programs in security engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps, or software platform security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern software delivery concepts such as secure SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
• Exposure to AI/ML-enabled engineering or security workflows.
• Professional program management certifications, such as a PMP.
• Strong relationship-building and executive communication skills.