Technical Project Manager

JD:
o Manage cross-functional Enterprise Software Solutions and Programs in a matrix organization covering a range of areas across CISCO Networking group.
o Develop and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery.
o Provide action based program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases.
o Perform risk management and organizational change on projects and do overall Release management
o Help set objectives and measurable metrics on roadmap for multi-functional programs working across various teams.
o Build dashboards to track and measure metrics as applicable.
o Drive consensus, alignment and communicate strategic program directions; Provide all necessary data to support critical decision-making through fact-based analysis.
o Identify, document and track program dependencies required for successful execution.
o Ensure effective communication within multi-functional teams: Operations, Engineering, Product Management, QA and Release Management.
o Possess strong people, leadership, critical thinking, organizational excellence, data analysis, presentation and communication skills.
o Have a fair understanding of Networking principles and Protocols. Experience working on medium to large-scale Enterprise Software programs.
o Proactively establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships that impact the Enterprise Wireless
o Comfortable in interpreting data to translate and present as business insights.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

o Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent technical subject area
o 5+ years relevant experience in networking/technology industry, with 2+ years in a Project Management position and a demonstrated history and ability to take a leadership role in running programs
o Validated history of driving successful S/W programs and releases and leading change with your programs


PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

o Outstanding written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
o Practical work experience with Waterfall and Agile development methodologies with Jira
o Deep technical proficiency: Networking, Cloud Architecture, Development and Deployment, Build & Release systems
o Demonstrable ability to influence business partners and supporting teams
o Initiate and participate in interpersonal efforts to improve overall program teams efficiency. Experience in a project/solution leadership position preferred.
o Experience with Data Analysis and data visualization tools
o Experience in integrating and delivering Networking Systems and Infrastructure solutions at scale.
o Programming experience in Software Development or Testing with some exposure to Linux

Top Skills:
o Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent technical subject area
o 5+ years relevant experience in networking/technology industry, with 2+ years in a Project Management position and a demonstrated history and ability to take a leadership role in running programs
o Validated history of driving successful S/W programs and releases and leading change with your programs