Cisco · 6 hours ago
Engineering Project Manager
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $161K/yr
3+ years expCisco is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. The Engineering Project Manager will manage the development and implementation process of products and services, overseeing cross-functional projects and ensuring successful delivery from concept to release.
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Responsibilities
Manages small to mid-sized projects with moderate and manageable risk/complexity and some interdependencies across 1-2 Functions (e.g., single feature or release component)
Leads management of one or more modules of an established program
Agile: Manages projects involving 1-3 scrum teams and well-defined dependencies
Typical strategic horizon: 6 months to 1 year
Demonstrates proficient knowledge in one or more engineering/technical domains and integrates with program management expertise
Has basic working knowledge of agile principles, works proficiently in an agile software environment
Contributes and recommends improvement strategies to the development of project execution plans together with project leadership team
Allocates deliverables and collaborates or follows up on deliverable development
Guides risk and issue analysis and identifies, defines, and escalates scope creep
Escalates complex issues (e.g., bugs) to internal/external stakeholders
Determines levels of resources (people, tools, funding) necessary to successfully meet project goals and reviews deviations in resource utilization to senior management
Identifies stakeholders, facilitates relationship building with multiple stakeholders
Provides guidance and communication to team on current and updated process improvements throughout project lifecycle
Stays current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the product development lifecycle and engineering processes and practices, coaching others, as needed
Qualification
Required
Typically: Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience
Manages small to mid-sized projects with moderate and manageable risk/complexity and some interdependencies across 1-2 Functions (e.g., single feature or release component)
Leads management of one or more modules of an established program
Agile: Manages projects involving 1-3 scrum teams and well-defined dependencies
Typical strategic horizon: 6 months to 1 year
Demonstrates proficient knowledge in one or more engineering/technical domains and integrates with program management expertise
Has basic working knowledge of agile principles, works proficiently in an agile software environment
Contributes and recommends improvement strategies to the development of project execution plans together with project leadership team
Allocates deliverables and collaborates or follows up on deliverable development
Guides risk and issue analysis and identifies, defines, and escalates scope creep
Escalates complex issues (e.g., bugs) to internal/external stakeholders
Determines levels of resources (people, tools, funding) necessary to successfully meet project goals and reviews deviations in resource utilization to senior management
Identifies stakeholders, facilitates relationship building with multiple stakeholders
Provides guidance and communication to team on current and updated process improvements throughout project lifecycle
Stays current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the product development lifecycle and engineering processes and practices, coaching others, as needed
Preferred
Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications
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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
10001+ employees
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