Project Manager - Partner Activation

Cisco; Phoenix (AZ); A distancia; USD 108.000 - 137.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Short/long-term disability

Basic life insurance

RSU grants

Descripción de la vacante

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a remote Program/Project Manager in the United States to oversee day-to-day program and incentive reporting and to drive cross-functional projects from inception to completion. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on time and with high quality.

You will apply governance, risk management, and analytics (Excel/Tableau/SQL) to improve processes and partner experiences, while navigating multiple programs and complex dependencies.

Formación

• 4–5+ years of professional experience in project or program management.
• 3+ years of managing medium-to-large projects with cross-functional dependencies.
• Proven ability to identify and implement business or process improvements with measurable outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day operations of program and incentive reporting.
• Own medium-to-large projects from inception to completion with cross-functional dependencies.
• Implement process improvements using analytical rigor to solve business problems.

Conocimientos

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel/Tableau/SQL

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business/Finance/PM

PMP or equivalent

Herramientas

Splunk

Cisco 360 systems

Descripción del empleo

The application window is expected to close on: 11/08/2026

This remote role is open to candidates in the United States (except for SF Bay Area and NY City). No relocation compensation or assistance is available.

Must be authorized to work in the US without the need/support for sponsorship.

Meet the Team

Join a high-energy, fast-paced team dedicated to driving operational excellence and strategic growth across our global programs. We serve as the engine for program reporting, incentives, and financial operations, ensuring that our business functions run with precision and agility. Our work sits at the intersection of data and strategy, directly influencing how we engage with partners and scale our impact. We are a collaborative group of fast learners who thrive on solving complex challenges in a high-volume environment. You will find an environment here that is intellectually stimulating, where every team member is empowered to make a tangible, positive impact on the business.

Your Impact

In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations of program and incentive reporting, serving as a critical partner to internal and external stakeholders. You will own medium-to-large projects, driving them from inception to completion while navigating complex cross-functional dependencies. Your work will directly shape the quality and efficiency of our functions by implementing process improvements and utilizing analytical rigor to solve complex business problems. Success in this role is defined by your ability to deliver projects on schedule, mitigate risks, and foster seamless collaboration across teams. You will play a vital role in reengineering processes to enhance productivity and ensuring the overall partner experience remains top-tier.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need/support for sponsorship.
• 4 - 5+ years of professional experience in project or project management.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience managing medium-to-large projects with cross-functional dependencies.
• Proven ability to identify and implement business or process improvements with measurable outcomes.
• 3+ years of experience applying governance and compliance frameworks to manage project risk and delivery standards.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, or SQL) for tracking program metrics and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field, or Master’s certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent).
• Direct experience with Splunk channel processes and programs.
• Working knowledge of the integration of Splunk programs into Cisco 360 systems.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving business needs.

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 $108,200.00 to $137,200.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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

$126,700.00 - $188,400.00

Non-Metro New York State & Washington State

$114,800.00 - $166,900.00

• 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.