Program Manager - Components Transformation

The application window is expected to close on: 05/29/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team Cisco Supply Chain plays a critical role delivering profitable growth and strategic outcomes for Cisco’s customers, shareholders, and business units. Our highly engaged organization excels in a fast-paced environment, continually transforming the way we work to be one step ahead of the ever-changing world around us. Component Central Operations (CCO) enables the Components Business to achieve world-class Silicon & Optical operations by leading end-to-end process improvements and digital transformation, leveraging portfolio management, data & security, and architecture expertise. We drive execution to achieve business outcomes enabling Components Operations to maximize revenue, margin, & deliver world class products in a cost effective and efficient manner. How We Impact The Business Leverage cutting edge technology to deliver best-in-class supply chain solutions Increase data transparency and granularity to deliver data driven insights to enable fit for purpose solutions Deliver customer value proposition through industry leading supply chain strategies and portfolio management Lead business process excellence initiatives to drive out waste and build lean operations Your Impact As a CCO Program Manager, you will help lead the end to end portfolio execution for Components. The responsibilities include developing and implementing portfolio management processes, coordinating the planning and initiation of programs at various levels of completion, monitor progress and schedules of portfolio, communicate with portfolio and program stakeholders, provide mentorship to Program Managers and execute according to PMO framework, develop criteria for evaluating portfolio, developing portfolio status reports, etc. Responsibilities Include Portfolio Management: Help manage end to end Components portfolio by ensuring execution and reporting out in high-value meeting cadences with stakeholders Change Management: Leading change initiatives, effectively communicating changes, addressing concerns, and ensuring smooth transitions Program Management: Oversee Components programs, focusing on scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure successful execution and delivery PMO Governance: Create process standards and provide delivery oversight for programs and projects Communications: Manage communication plan including setting expectations, internal and external communications Stakeholder Partnership: Align with both technical and business teams to drive improvement to processes and procedures Performance Measurement and Reporting: Develop performance metrics, monitor key performance indicators and generate reports to effectively track progress, evaluate outcomes, and make informed decisions based on data Qualifications 8 years of experience in Portfolio & Program Management Experience in managing large-scale programs/projects Experience in various Program Execution Methodologies (Agile & Waterfall) Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and analytical skills Experience working with cross functional teams in a fast-paced environment High degree of leadership, motivation, autonomy in work, and organizational skills required PMP Certification 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 soluti ... (truncated, view full listing at source)