Hardware Engineering Project Manager - cisco

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

This position requires working onsite, with a preference for our Austin, TX office, followed by San Jose, CA as an alternative location.

Meet the team

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to share their ideas and drive meaningful outcomes.

Our CHG HW PMO team serves as the engine for Cisco’s hardware portfolio, redefining complex strategies into predictable, high-quality delivery through multi-functional governance and operational excellence. As a Hardware Project Manager, you will act as the primary orchestrator for next-generation platforms, driving the end-to-end product lifecycle while ensuring financial rigor and seamless alignment across our engineering and business partners.

Your Impact

Lead end-to-end hardware program development from initial concept through customer release, defining clear priorities, breakthroughs, and comprehensive execution plans.

Orchestrate complex, multi-functional programs by aligning hardware and software engineering, product management, and operations teams to ensure cohesive delivery.

Proactively monitor program health, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely issue resolution through actionable recommendations to partners.

Champion continuous process improvements, governance frameworks, and the integration of automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Manage financial integrity and resource allocation, ensuring that budgets are tracked accurately and projects remain within scope and on schedule.

Facilitate seamless collaboration between internal teams, manufacturing partners, and external suppliers while providing transparent status updates to leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience or a master’s degree in engineering with 3+ years of experience in technical hardware program/project management or hardware/product development

Experience applying Jira and Confluence to track project dependencies, risks, and issue resolution.

Experience handling end-end programs including budget oversight, schedule management, and breakthrough tracking.

Experience in advanced spreadsheet management, including the use of data modeling and visualization to track project metrics.

Experience implementing AI-powered tools or workflows to improve operational efficiency or project delivery speed.