Description

Core Responsibilities

• Project Governance: Follow process standards, frameworks, and delivery oversight for complex programs and projects from kickoff to successful completion.
• Financial & Scope Management: Oversee budgets, control project costs, and manage resource allocation while ensuring profitability for Cisco.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary ambassador to end customers, while delivering high-value status reports to internal executives.
• Risk & Issue Resolution: Identify project bottlenecks and process gaps, applying proven project management methodologies (e.g., PMP) to resolve blocking issues.
• Sales & Transition Collaboration: Assist in statement of work (SoW) creation, deal scoping, and negotiating, while facilitating smooth transitions to post-sales Architecture and delivery teams.

Typical Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 3+ years of relevant experience in managing technology or IT service delivery projects.
• Methodology: In-depth understanding of PMI-recommended methodologies and change management processes.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desired, alongside fundamental knowledge of Cisco products (CCNA or equivalent).
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree