Customer Project Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc in Malaysia seeks an experienced Project Manager in CX to lead AI-assisted project delivery and drive value for global enterprise customers. You will partner with executive stakeholders, standardize modern PM methodologies, and oversee complex programs spanning multiple geographies.

The role requires 9–15 years in IT project management, Mandarin proficiency, and PMP/PgMP or equivalent certification, with willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (BE/B.Tech or equivalent).
• 6+ years of dedicated Project Management experience in IT, with 9–15 years total.
• Proficiency in MS Project Plan, Excel, JIRA and Confluence; PM certifications preferred (PMP/PgMP, etc.).
• Proficiency in Mandarin to engage Mandarin-speaking customers and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required by project scope.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership and key customer stakeholders, translating complex delivery into business value propositions.
• Institutionalize next-generation project management methodologies, fostering AI-fluency and innovation under Cisco's PMO framework.
• Drive predictive delivery by using AI-driven insights to proactively manage project lifecycles and mitigate risks.
• Hold full accountability for program-level financial health, including margins, revenue forecasting, and strategic resource allocation.
• Present service business value to customers and influence their assessment, planning, and management of related projects.
• Oversee complex, high-stakes Projects and Programs across multiple accounts, ensuring alignment with global business objectives.
• Lead large-scale, cross-functional teams to resolve delivery issues and drive consensus across geographies.
• Develop and present proposals and final agreements to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Leverage AI assistants and prompt engineering to automate routine PM tasks, including real-time meeting intelligence and status reporting.
• Utilize the Digitized Delivery platform and AI-driven insights to proactively manage project lifecycles and risks.
• Influence customers in assessment and management of related projects.
• Define and institutionalize next-generation PM methodologies under Cisco's PMO framework.

Skills

Mandarin language

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

BE/B.Tech or equivalent

Advanced PM certification (MBA/ MCA/ MTech)

PM certification (PgMP/PRINCE2/ITIL/SCRUM/PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project Plan

Microsoft Excel

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Meet the Team

Welcome to the Global Enterprise (GES) Customer Experience (CX) team, a high-impact, strategic organization within Cisco’s broader Customer Experience (CX) organization. GES CX serves as a trusted advisor and lifecycle delivery team for complex enterprise organizations in the region across Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and Technology. Our teams bring deep industry acumen, architectural excellence, and customer-first execution to guide clients through complex digital transformations, AI-ready resilient infrastructure, and zero-trust security architectures. We partner across the entire customer lifecycle- from co-innovation and architectural vision to deployment, continuous optimization, and measurable business value realization empowering our global enterprise customers to de-risk innovation and achieve transformative business outcomes.

Your Impact

As a Project Manager within CX, you will be at the forefront of Cisco's AI-first strategy, driving Execution and Delivery through AI-assisted project management. Your work will directly develop how Cisco delivers value to customers on a global scale.

You will:

• Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership and key customer stakeholders, translating complex technical delivery into compelling business value propositions
• Institutionalize next-generation project management methodologies, fostering a culture of AI-fluency and innovation under Cisco's PMO framework
• Drive predictive delivery by leveraging AI-driven insights to proactively manage project lifecycles, identifying and mitigating risks before they impact any constraints.
• Hold full accountability for program-level financial health, including margin optimization, revenue forecasting, and strategic resource allocation
• Present service business value to customers, influencing their assessment, planning, and management of critical projects

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex, high-stakes Projects and Programs across multiple accounts, ensuring alignment with global business objectives and long-term customer success
• Manage large and complex infrastructure projects within an account or group of accounts
• Lead large-scale, cross-functional teams to resolve systemic delivery issues, driving consensus across diverse business units, technology areas, and global theatres
• Develop and present proposals and final agreements to customers and internal stakeholders
• Leverage AI assistants and prompt engineering to automate routine project management tasks, including real-time meeting intelligence, action item tracking, and status reporting
• Utilize the Digitized Delivery platform and AI-driven insights to manage project lifecycles proactively, identifying and mitigating potential risks before they impact timelines
• Influence customers in the assessment, planning, and management of related projects
• Define and institutionalize next-generation project management methodologies under Cisco's PMO framework, fostering a culture of innovation and AI-fluency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (BE/B.Tech or equivalent)
• Minimum 6 years of dedicated Project Management experience within the IT industry, with an overall experience of 9–15 years
• Proven experience in handling global, customer-facing projects in highly complex functional or matrix organizations
• Proficiency in project management tools including Microsoft Project Plan (MPP), Microsoft Excel, JIRA, and Confluence
• Professional PM Certification such as PgMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, SCRUM, or equivalent, with preference given to PMP/PgMP certified professionals
• Proficiency in spoken Mandarin is required to engage directly with Mandarin-speaking customers and stakeholders and across regional accounts.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required by project scope, and adaptability to diverse time zone requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred e.g. MBA, MCA, or M.Tech
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following: IT Infrastructure, Migrations, Networking, Data Centre, Security, and/or Collaboration
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum project methodologies, demonstrating flexibility and iterative delivery practices
• Basic technical knowledge equivalent to CCNA or higher, demonstrating foundational understanding of networking and infrastructure concepts
• Familiarity with AI-assisted project management tools and prompt engineering techniques to drive automation and productivity
• Experience in program-level financial management, including revenue forecasting, margin optimization, and strategic resource planning
• Track record of successfully leading large-scale, cross-functional teams across multiple geographies and business units

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.