Critical Facilities Engineering Program Manager

Cisco

Global Critical Facilities Engineering Program Manager at Cisco overseeing critical building operations and driving technical innovation across mechanical and electrical systems.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRTP • California, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,300 - $145,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

own critical leadership, technical innovation, and strategic influence across Cisco’s new and existing critical building operations
drive technical strategy & innovation across Cisco’s critical facilities
maintain integrity of site-specific drawings, one-line diagrams, and as-built conditions
partner with O&M teams to develop and implement robust maintenance policies
author and refine critical procedural documents, including Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
drive both preventive and corrective maintenance strategies
conduct comprehensive lifecycle infrastructure assessments
cross-functional collaboration between internal business stakeholders, onsite operation teams, & external vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
5 years of relevant work experience
Technical expertise with a track record in defining industry standards and design specifications for next-generation critical operations
Understanding of building automation control strategies specifically for data centers and critical environments
Strong troubleshooting skills for complex mechanical and electrical issues
Ability to work autonomously and within teams
Effective communication of technical concepts in a fast-paced environment
Deep proficiency in the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex critical infrastructure
Experience reviewing 3rd-party engineering designs
Experience with 3rd-party independent commissioning processes
Understanding of advanced high-density cooling including cooling-to-the-chip (CDUs)

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Technical Strategy DevelopmentLifecycle Infrastructure AssessmentsMethods of Procedure (MOPs) AuthoringDesign and Maintenance of Critical Infrastructure3rd-Party Engineering Design Review3rd-Party Independent CommissioningAdvanced High-Density CoolingCooling-to-the-Chip (CDUs)

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAutonomous WorkTeam Collaboration