Application is expected to close 01/01/2025
It’s magic.
Some say magic’s not real. Others say it’s a trick. But we know better. At Cisco Meraki, magic is created by the energy and passion of our employees, who shape our dynamic community and empower us to problem-solve for our customers. We experience magic all the time and see it unfold when something complex unexpectedly becomes intuitive, when technology works the way it was intended, or when everyone is valued for who they are. When our employees have the autonomy to make an impact, Meraki can accomplish our mission of connecting passionate people to their mission by simplifying the digital workplace.
At Cisco Meraki, we know that technology can connect us, empower us, and drive us. By simplifying powerful technology, we can free hard-working people to focus on their mission. As the fastest growing cloud-managed networking team in the world, our products and technology are changing the face of enterprise networking and making cloud-managed IT a reality. Come be a part of the team that delivers innovative products for businesses and organizations of all sizes.
We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive New Feature Introduction (NFI) for our firmware and software program, working closely with our Software, Hardware engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Support, Sales, Strategy, Finance, Legal and Operations teams to lead, facilitate, and deliver new firmware and software features with Cisco Meraki from concept to delivery. Our goal is to deliver high quality products on time and within budget.
You will be responsible for the following:Leading NFI programs / projects for Meraki product portfoliosBuilding and drive program plans with well-managed dependencies and partner alignmentUnderstand product use-cases and communicate technically with engineering teamsImplementing and track program work, milestones, action items, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plansCrafting project status reporting and deliver executive briefings to update senior leaders and partnersAdhering to metrics and governance for Meraki’s process and provide inputs for process improvementCultivating healthy collaboration between teams and develop strong working relationships with multi-functional teams to best understand and deliver on the business goals and prioritiesYou are ideal for this role if you have:Bachelors or higher degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience in software engineering and NFIExperience driving Cross functional programs with diverse operating models across the engineering teams.4+ years of proven experience as an Engineering Program Manager or Technical Program Manager in software, embedded, or product deliveryConsistent track record of delivering high quality products start to finishExperience working across global teams to drive programs, optimally through multiple time zonesExperience working in medium to large size companies that have gone through personnel growth in the SW engineering organizationStrong understanding of hardware and software development for bringing new products to marketExcellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skillsExperience with project planning tools (JIRA, Gantt charts, Wrike, MS Project, Confluence, Google Docs, Sharepoint)Proficient in Agile Process Management Processes. Should be able to deal well with rapid changes, and feel comfortable navigating uncertain/ambiguous situations.At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.
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