Engineering Project Manager

Cisco

Hardware Project Manager orchestrating complex, multi-functional hardware programs at Cisco. Leading project development from initial concept through customer release while ensuring alignment across teams.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeAustin • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,900 - $161,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end hardware program development from initial concept through customer release, defining clear priorities, breakthroughs, and comprehensive execution plans.
Orchestrate complex, multi-functional programs by aligning hardware and software engineering, product management, and operations teams to ensure cohesive delivery.
Proactively monitor program health, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely issue resolution through actionable recommendations to partners.
Champion continuous process improvements, governance frameworks, and the integration of automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Manage financial integrity and resource allocation, ensuring that budgets are tracked accurately and projects remain within scope and on schedule.
Facilitate seamless collaboration between internal teams, manufacturing partners, and external suppliers while providing transparent status updates to leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience or a master’s degree in engineering with 3+ years of experience in technical hardware program/project management or hardware/product development
Experience applying Jira and Confluence to track project dependencies, risks, and issue resolution.
Experience handling end-end programs including budget oversight, schedule management, and breakthrough tracking.
Experience in advanced spreadsheet management, including the use of data modeling and visualization to track project metrics.
Experience implementing AI-powered tools or workflows to improve operational efficiency or project delivery speed.
Demonstrated experience with Design Verification Testing (DVT) processes within hardware development lifecycles
In-depth knowledge of hardware manufacturing environments and production workflows
Background in supply chain operations or procurement strategies for complex hardware programs
Current project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2)
Proven ability to navigate and influence outcomes in a highly matrixed, globally distributed organization
Experience balancing rapid program execution with long-term operational and quality priorities
Familiarity with managing cross-functional dependencies in fast-paced engineering environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
grants of Cisco restricted stock units

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Hard Skills & Tools

Hardware DevelopmentData ModelingAdvanced Spreadsheet ManagementRisk ManagementIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing OutcomesProcess Improvement

Certifications

PMPCAPMPRINCE2