Lead the execution engine for the AI Platforms and Enablement organization
Define and scale the TPM function to support CIRCUIT’s platform roadmap, enterprise adoption strategy, and cross-functional operating model
Own the TPM pillar as a strategic leadership function
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
Serve as a key member of the leadership team, acting as a strategic advisor to the VP of AI Platforms and Enablement
Mature the organization into a durable, high-performing model that balances startup velocity with enterprise rigor
Build an execution culture that prioritizes innovation, speed, and sustained scale
Establish the end-to-end program management framework for CIRCUIT
Introduce lean, agile, and AI-enabled methods to improve execution speed, predictability, and quality
Define and monitor operational metrics focusing on On-Time Delivery (OTD), decision velocity, and overall organizational health
Identify systemic execution risks early and resolve cross-team blockers

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent
15+ years of industry experience, preferably in technical program management
Proven leadership experience managing senior TPMs or TPM leads in complex, matrixed engineering organizations
Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional programs involving multiple business units and diverse technology stacks
Deep expertise in building and scaling high-performing TPM teams from the ground up
Strong experience with modern program management methodologies (Agile, Lean)
Experience delivering AI/ML, cloud-native, platform, or enterprise software products at scale (preferred)
Familiarity with developer platforms, APIs, desktop applications, enterprise integrations, or developer experience initiatives (preferred)
Strong business and financial acumen

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
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 (for non-sales roles)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementAgileLeanAI/MLcloud-nativeenterprise softwarecross-functional programsoperational metricsexecution speeddecision velocity

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic advisinginnovationorganizational healthproblem-solvingteam developmentcommunicationcollaborationbusiness acumen