Hardware Engineering Program Manager | NPI, PMP | Bangalore | 9 to 15 Years

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Hardware Program Manager to lead complex NPIs and hardware development programs.

You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and cross-functional teams to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality targets are met. The role demands strong scheduling, budgeting, and risk management skills, plus the ability to communicate effectively with senior management across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in hardware product development program management, or Master's with 6+ years.
• PMP certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Hardware product development programs (NPIs).
• Prepare program plans, schedules, and budgets, collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain and support functions.
• Conduct program reviews and provide status reports to Program Teams and Senior Management.
• Identify risks and devise mitigation plans to meet schedule, quality, and budget commitments.
• Accurate program budget planning and proactive management of budget and spending.
• Ensure that program follows Cisco/ISO/TL9000 processes.
• Manage these programs independently with minimal oversight.

Skills

Hardware program management

NPI planning

Scheduling

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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.

Why Cisco?

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.