Cisco · Bengaluru
Hardware & Electricalposted 12d ago
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring smooth delivery of Cisco's Next-Gen devices while managing complex hardware development programs effectively, aligning with organizational goals and delivering value to the business.
Your Impact
Our team supports Cisco's leading Hardware Development Engineering teams, and partners closely with our various internal collaborators, such as Product Management, Software Engineering, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Customer Support to strategically plan, complete, and deliver hardware development programs.
We are seeking a dynamic, hardworking Senior Hardware Program Manager to join our team and have the opportunity to manage our innovative development programs. The primary responsibilities of the role are;
Manage complex Hardware product development programs ( NPIs). Need good understanding /experience in managing Hardware product development/sustaining.
Prepare program plans, schedules, and budgets, working closely with Teams from Engineering, Supply chain and support functions.
Conduct program reviews and provide/present accurate program status and progress reports to Program Teams and Senior Management.
Identify risks and devise mitigation plans to avoid or minimize impact and deliver products per commitments (Schedule, Quality, Budget)
Accurate program budget planning and pro-active management of budget and spending.
Ensure that program follows Cisco/ISO/TL9000 processes
Manage these programs independently and should be able to function with minimal oversight.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors + 7 years of related experience in managing hardware product development (NPI) program management. or Masters + 6 years of related experience in program management.
Professional certification like PMP in project management are desired.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP (Program Management Professional) Certified.
Expertise in intricate scheduling and budget management, including forecasting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills at a high-level.
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
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