Technical Program Manager II (Full-Time) - United States
Cisco Systems, Inc. | |
$102,900.00 to $130,700.00
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life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
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United States, California, San Jose | |
170 W Tasman Dr (Show on map) | |
Apr 22, 2026 | |
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The application window is expected to close on: 04/27/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team The Technical Program Management (TPM) function is the vital bridge between technology and business stakeholders. Our mission is to realize Cisco's vision of an autonomous, AI-driven enterprise through disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, and value delivery. You will join a high-impact team driving the adoption of AI process initiatives across the global enterprise. Your Impact We're looking for someone who is a strategic thinker, capable of translating high-level business needs into actionable platform outcomes. You are an AI enthusiast with a strong understanding of AI and machine learning lifecycles and how they differ from traditional software development. You excel as a change agent, driving adoption in complex, matrixed environments, while also being highly detail-oriented and organized, ensuring no detail is missed in project plans or documentation. You are a clear and effective communicator, able to articulate project status and technical blockers to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Additionally, you are process-driven and enjoy building and following SOPs to improve team efficiency. As a TPM, you will lead high-complexity pillars within the TPM organization, such as Change Management, Enablement, or Business Intake. You will:
Minimum Qualifications
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 solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $102,900.00 to $130,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $102,900.00 - $150,300.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $90,000.00 - $132,900.00* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. | |
$102,900.00 to $130,700.00
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
Apr 22, 2026