Hardware Program Manager for AI-Scale Data Centers

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Project Manager for an onsite role in Austin, TX, with San Jose, CA as an alternate location. You will drive end-to-end hardware programs, coordinate multi-functional teams, manage budgets, and apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate delivery.

You will partner with engineering, product management, and operations to ensure timely releases while maintaining financial rigor and quality across our silicon-to-system platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science with 5+ years, or master's with 3+ years, in hardware or manufacturing program management.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence to track dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Experience overseeing end-to-end programs including budget, schedule, and breakthrough tracking.
• Advanced spreadsheet management with data modeling and visualization for project metrics.
• Experience implementing AI-powered tools or workflows to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Steer end-to-end hardware program development from concept through customer release.
• Orchestrate multi-functional teams to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Monitor program health, identify risks, and drive issue resolution with actionable recommendations.
• Champion process improvements and governance frameworks; integrate automation and AI-enabled tools.
• Coordinate financial integrity and resource allocation, keeping projects within scope and schedule.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal teams, manufacturing partners, and external suppliers.

Skills

End-to-end program management

Jira

Confluence

Budget oversight

Schedule management

Data modeling

Visualization

AI-powered tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Master's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

PMP

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Project Manager for an onsite role in Austin, TX, with San Jose, CA as an alternate location. You will drive end-to-end hardware programs, coordinate multi-functional teams, manage budgets, and apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate delivery.

You will partner with engineering, product management, and operations to ensure timely releases while maintaining financial rigor and quality across our silicon-to-system platforms.