Strategic Cloud Programs Lead - Hyperscalers

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

RSU grants

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead high-visibility initiatives with tier-1 hyperscalers. You will drive end-to-end lifecycles from architecture through production delivery, coordinating across Engineering, PLM, Strategic Sales, and CX teams.

You will translate complex technical details into strategic business insights, manage risks, and ensure seamless handoffs to CX. A strong background in cloud infrastructure and networking is required.

Qualifications

• Strong executive communication and reporting skills.
• Experience aligning engineering, PLM, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern multi-faceted technical programs from ideation to production.
• Partner with Engineering, PLM, and Strategic Sales to align requirements.
• Build and present executive dashboards and risk readouts.
• Lead production transitions and CX handoffs.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional alignment

Program management

Technical literacy

Influence without formal authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SmartSheet

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead high-visibility initiatives with tier-1 hyperscalers. You will drive end-to-end lifecycles from architecture through production delivery, coordinating across Engineering, PLM, Strategic Sales, and CX teams.

You will translate complex technical details into strategic business insights, manage risks, and ensure seamless handoffs to CX. A strong background in cloud infrastructure and networking is required.