Principal Technical Program Manager-HyperScaler/AI-San Jose - Military Veterans

Application window is expected to close on 03/11/2025.

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

Meet the Team

Join the innovative Hyperscaler team, where groundbreaking technology meets advanced networking solutions! Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing network solutions by understanding and integrating hyperscaler and AI technologies. We focus on driving initiatives specific to the needs of our Hyperscaler customers, with an emphasis on their AI deployments. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to our Hyperscaler partners with our advanced technologies to drive Cisco's growth, with a solid focus on the networking domain.

Your Impact

As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will be instrumental in leading and managing projects that harness hyperscaler technologies and AI capabilities to develop and deploy innovative solutions. You will guide our network solutions and roadmap planning, targeting hyperscaler AI-driven opportunities. Collaborating across functions, you will lead complex networking programs from initiation to deployment, ensuring advanced technologies are seamlessly integrated into our infrastructure and align with strategic networking objectives.

• Provide expert advise and counsel within and outside the organization, influencing the development of multi-year strategies.
• Lead the full lifecycle of networking programs, managing schedules, scope, risks, resources, and progress within hyperscalers.
• Proactively address and resolve issues impacting networking timelines and results, ensuring seamless integration with hyperscaler technologies
• Define and analyze network-related features and priorities to support decision-making with data-driven insights, focusing on AI opportunities.
• Facilitate effective communication among Sales teams, Engineering, Product Management, and Release Management teams.
• Enhance organizational practices and tools to improve efficiency in networking and hyperscaler project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in networking, cloud deployment, or software development, including 6+ years in Program Management
• 3+ years of experience managing projects that involve cross-functional or cross-team collaboration
• 3+ years' experience in enhanced Ethernet technologies
• Experience with AI/ML in a Data Center or Hyperscaler environment
• Experience in Network Architecture, Cloud Development, Software Testing, and Deployment processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized as an internal technical expert and has broad knowledge across fields of specialization
• Expertise in Data Center Network Architecture, emphasizing hyperscaler environments
• Proficiency with AI configurations
• Solid background in networking protocols, server architecture, and storage systems
• Demonstrable ability to enhance networking team productivity and streamline processes related to hyperscalers and AI
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills tailored to networking initiatives
• Proven track record in driving quality initiatives with a solid understanding of key networking metrics

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When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

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.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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.