Senior Hardware PM: AI-Platform Orchestrator

Cisco

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 133,000 - 185,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

Cisco in Austin, TX is seeking a Hardware Program Manager to orchestrate end-to-end lifecycles for next‑gen platforms, ensuring financial rigor and alignment across engineering and business partners. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and apply AI-enabled approaches to optimize program delivery and governance in a fast-paced hardware environment.

As a key technical leader, you will influence executives, mentor a growing PMO team, and drive scalable practices

Qualifications

Bachelors in engineering with 7+ years in hardware program management or a Masters with 5+ years.
Experience leading end-to-end, complex hardware programs with multi-functional interdependencies.
Proven ability to define programs, schedules, budgets and monitor critical path activities.

Responsibilities

Lead program management of large-scale hardware products from concept to customer release.
Align hardware and software, product management and operations for cohesive execution.
Interpret business trends to identify innovative program delivery solutions.
Monitor program health, critical paths, risk mitigation and course corrections.
Handle budget preparation, resource allocation and financial rigor.
Provide executive updates and strategic recommendations to partners.
Mentor PM staff and drive process improvements including CI methodologies.