AI Platform Engineering PM – GenAI & Cloud SaaS

Cisco Systems, Inc; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. invites applications for a technically oriented Program Manager to own the day-to-day delivery of defined cloud-native SaaS and generative AI workstreams.

You will translate requirements into milestones, coordinate across Product Management, Core Software Engineering, Applied AI/ML, Data Platforms, Infrastructure, and Security, and track risks to ensure timely production launches. We seek candidates with a strong background in software delivery, cross-functional leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field plus 2+ years in technical program management, software delivery, or software engineering (or Master's with 1+ years).
• Applied experience coordinating cross-functional software, cloud SaaS, data, or AI projects through a production release or major milestone.
• Demonstrated ability to build project schedules, track dependencies, manage critical paths, and resolve operational blockers using Jira or equivalent tooling.
• Foundational understanding of modern software development lifecycles, Agile practices, cloud services, and APIs to collaborate effectively with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day delivery of defined cloud-native SaaS and generative AI workstreams from initial technical planning through production launch.
• Translate product requirements and architectural plans into clear work breakdown structures, milestones, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional contributors across Product Management, Core Software Engineering, Applied AI/ML, Data Platforms, Infrastructure, and Security.
• Proactively track critical paths, surface delivery risks early, resolve routine operational blockers, and elevate architectural or resourcing trade-offs with clear context.
• Support release readiness, testing, deployment validation, and operational handoffs, tracking reliability and monitoring requirements alongside engineering teams.
• Foster strong execution hygiene by applying fit-for-purpose Agile practices, facilitating sprint rituals, and contributing to shared delivery templates.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile practices

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

Master's degree with 1+ years (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. invites applications for a technically oriented Program Manager to own the day-to-day delivery of defined cloud-native SaaS and generative AI workstreams.

You will translate requirements into milestones, coordinate across Product Management, Core Software Engineering, Applied AI/ML, Data Platforms, Infrastructure, and Security, and track risks to ensure timely production launches. We seek candidates with a strong background in software delivery, cross-functional leadership,