Planning Program Manager - Components Transformation

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Stock grants

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks a seasoned CCO Program Manager to lead Demand & Supply Planning for the Components portfolio. You will coordinate planning, monitor progress, and report milestones within the PMO framework while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives.

The role emphasizes portfolio management, change leadership, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment, with Cisco's comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Portfolio & Program Management.
• 3+ years in Supply, Demand, IBP.
• Experience in managing large-scale programs/projects and business operations.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and analytical skills.
• Experience working with cross functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: End-to-end Components portfolio execution and reporting.
• Change Management: Lead change initiatives and communication.
• Program Management: Oversee scope, timelines, objectives and deliverables.
• Communications: Manage internal/external communications plans.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Align with technical and business teams.
• Performance Reporting: Develop metrics and generate progress reports.

Skills

Portfolio Mgmt

Program Mgmt

Communication Skills

Cross-functional Teams

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 09/29/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco Supply Chain plays a critical role delivering profitable growth and strategic outcomes for Cisco’s customers, shareholders, and business units. Our highly engaged organization excels in a fast-paced environment, continually transforming the way we work to be one step ahead of the ever-changing world around us. Component Central Operations (CCO) enables the Components Business to achieve world-class Silicon & Optical operations by leading end-to-end process improvements and digital transformation, using portfolio management, data & security, and architecture expertise. We drive execution to achieve business outcomes enabling Components Operations to improve revenue, margin, & deliver world class products in a cost effective and efficient manner.

How We Impact The Business

• Leverage innovative technology to deliver best‑class supply chain solutions
• Increase data transparency and granularity to deliver data driven insights to enable fit for purpose solutions
• Deliver customer value proposition through industry leading supply chain strategies and portfolio management
• Lead business process excellence initiatives to drive out waste and build lean operations

Your Impact

As a CCO Program Manager, you will lead the Demand & Supply Planning project execution for Components. The responsibilities include coordinating the planning and initiation of programs at various levels of completion, monitor progress and schedules of Components portfolio, communicate with project & program partners, implement according to PMO framework, develop portfolio status reports, etc.

Responsibilities Include

• Portfolio Management: Managing end to end Components portfolio by ensuring execution and reporting out in high-value meeting cadences with stakeholders
• Change Management: Leading change initiatives, effectively communicating changes, addressing concerns, and ensuring smooth transitions
• Program Management: Oversee Components programs, focusing on scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure successful execution and delivery
• Communications: Manage communication plan including setting expectations, internal and external communications
• Stakeholder Partnership: Align with both technical and business teams to drive improvement to processes and procedures
• Performance Measurement and Reporting: Develop performance metrics, monitor key performance indicators and generate reports to effectively track progress, evaluate outcomes, and make informed decisions based on data

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Portfolio & Program Management
• 3+ years in Supply, Demand, IBP
• Experience in managing large-scale programs/projects, business operations
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and analytical skills
• Experience working with cross functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• PMP Certification
• Industry experience with Semiconductor industry
• Background leveraging Program Management Tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com)

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $134,500.00 to $176,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non‑exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non‑sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance‑based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non‑quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota‑based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non‑quota‑based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$134,500.00 - $202,600.00

Non‑Metro New York state & Washington state:

$119,200.00 - $200,800.00

* For quota‑based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non‑exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.