AI Transformation Lead - Design Foundations

Cisco Systems, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 139,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and volunteer days

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Design Program Manager to lead AI Transformation and Design Foundations initiatives. You will own cross-functional programs spanning design, product, and engineering, building roadmaps, governance, and adoption strategies to scale AI-enabled design practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration across AI, design, and security teams, driving durable practice and measurable outcomes in a fast-paced Cisco environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in design program management or design operations in a matrixed org.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs across design, product, and engineering.
• Experience driving AI transformation and change management across teams.
• Experience with roadmaps, operating models, and program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI Transformation and Design Foundations initiatives.
• Build roadmaps, milestones, risks, dependencies, and reporting for AI workstreams.
• Collaborate with Design Foundations, Design Ops, product design, research, engineering, security, AI, and product teams.
• Shape prioritization, delivery, measurement, and communication of AI initiatives.

Skills

Design program management

Cross-functional leadership

AI transformation

Roadmaps & governance

User-centered design

AI tooling for agents/automation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years related experience

Master's degree + 6 years related experience

PhD + 3 years related experience

Tools

Figma

Jira

GitHub

Design systems

Design tokens

Research operations

Design-to-engineering workflows

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Design Program Manager to lead AI Transformation and Design Foundations initiatives. You will own cross-functional programs spanning design, product, and engineering, building roadmaps, governance, and adoption strategies to scale AI-enabled design practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration across AI, design, and security teams, driving durable practice and measurable outcomes in a fast-paced Cisco environment.