Project Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, North Carolina
Aug 09, 2025
Meet the Team Join the dynamic Chief of Staff office within Global Sales Specialist Organization. We are a collaborative, high-energy team that partners cross-functionally to deliver strategic initiatives, improve operational effectiveness, and drive business growth. Our mission is to support sales leadership in accelerating Cisco's vision and delivering outstanding value to customers and partners globally. Your Impact As a Project Manager supporting the SVP of Global Specialists, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating and executing critical business programs and projects across the global sales organization. You will work closely with executive leaders, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of initiatives that shape Cisco's sales strategies and drive revenue growth. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making, streamline processes, and make a tangible impact on Cisco's business. Lead and manage cross-functional projects and programs aligned with sales strategy and priorities. Drive planning, execution, and reporting of key initiatives, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are met. Partner with sales leaders and teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices. Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and communications for senior leadership. Monitor project risks and issues, proactively proposing solutions to maintain momentum and deliver results. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a sales or technology environment. Proven track record of managing large, complex projects with cross-functional teams. Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights to support business decisions. Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with executive leadership. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to drive change and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Experience with SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel PMP or similar project management certification. #WeAreCisco (This is the Standard and cannot be changed) #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!