The application window is expected to close on: April 25, 2025. 

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

Meet The Team

Duo Security, a part of Cisco, is a leader in the field of cybersecurity, providing simple and effective solutions that protect organizations from data breaches. Our mission is to make security easy and accessible for everyone, ensuring robust protection without compromising user experience. Our team is our secret weapon. We own the spectrum from artists to analysts, low-key to high energy, and bring together a diversity of skill sets, experiences, and perspectives to tackle what we consider to be the world's most pressing geopolitical challenge — transforming the security industry as we know it. Together we build solutions that are easy, effective, trustworthy, and enduring. And that’s why we are the most loved and trusted company in security.

The Program Management Office (PMO) at Duo Security plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring successful project execution across the organization. The PMO team is dedicated to optimizing processes, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful results that align with Duo's business objectives. Joining the Duo PMO team offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking group that is instrumental in advancing Duo's mission. As an Engineering Program Manager, you will have the chance to lead high-impact projects, contribute to strategic growth, and collaborate with top-tier professionals in the cybersecurity industry.

Your Impact

As an Engineering Program Manager at Cisco in the Security Business Group you’ll be a part of the Engineering Program Management Office (PMO). You have deep program and project management experience and the ability to implement sophisticated initiatives successfully with high-value outcomes, partner engagement, alignment, change management, and communication. You have excellent collaboration, communication, writing skills, initiative, curiosity, and get excited about driving important work in partnership with leadership. You enjoy partnering with Senior Leaders. You love learning, tackling new responsibilities, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

• Develop and manage program-level plans, roadmaps, and project plans in collaboration with Product Managers and Engineering.
• Ensure effective communication and transparency across business units and partners by providing updates, creating dashboards, and facilitating collaboration.
• Oversee program execution by identifying workstreams, monitoring scope, schedule, and resources, and addressing risks and issues.
• Design executive-level presentations and regular updates to communicate program status, achievements, and metrics to leadership.
• Promote Agile adoption and implement program management standard processes to enhance project execution efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in managing, leading and delivering projects at technology-based companies or within technical domains
• Program Management Experience within Scrum Teams
• Proven track record in strategic planning and growth initiatives, coupled with proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Excel to drive business decisions and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in PMP or PgMP with experience in diverse project management methodologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence teams and engage executives
• Experience in deploying Cyber Security products and understanding software release cycles
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and resolve technical issues effectively
• Skilled in using program management tools for efficient planning and reporting

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