Project Manager

Role Description

As a Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of complex, high-impact programs. You will ensure that all initiatives align with the broader SEA and Cisco business strategy, translating high-level objectives into actionable, scalable programs.

• Project Oversight: Oversee a portfolio of interconnected projects, managing dependencies, resource allocation, and cross-program risks. Your focus will be on driving transformational outcomes and ensuring that program delivery provides measurable market value.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with executive stakeholders across departments to manage expectations, align priorities, and synchronize program execution with organizational goals.
• Executive Influence: Serve as a primary liaison to executive leadership, providing transparent reporting on program health, strategic blockers, and long-term roadmap progress. You will influence decision-making at the leadership level to ensure operational excellence and strategic agility.
• Governance & Scalability: Establish and maintain robust program governance. You will track and analyze program-level KPIs and health metrics to provide actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and organizational scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• PgMP (Program Management Professional) or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• 8+ years of experience in professional project management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, complex programs (spanning multiple departments or global regions) through the entire lifecycle, including strategic planning, execution, and tracking of high-level KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and results in a matrixed environment without direct authority over team members.
• Proven track record of managing formal Risk Management frameworks and Stakeholder Management strategies for high-visibility initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, driving progress independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Proficient in Asana project management and Microsoft suite productivity tools to effectively manage complex programs, drive collaboration, and deliver insightful reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to foster a collaborative team environment and influence diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven success in structured communication, including executive-level summaries and dashboards that distill complex information into clear, actionable strategic insights.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail and a focus on operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Paid time away including 10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and additional personal wellness days.
• Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees.
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.