Overview: We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee multiple projects within Entry-Level Talent Recruiting (Talent Acquisition), Cisco. The ideal candidate will be responsible for aligning project objectives with business goals, ensuring successful execution, and managing cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and innovation. Key Responsibilities: * Program Strategy & Execution: Develop, implement, and oversee program strategies that align with business objectives. * Project Coordination: Manage multiple interrelated projects, ensuring seamless execution, on-time delivery, and quality outcomes. * Stakeholder Management: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, and project teams, to ensure alignment and communication. * Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources, manage budgets, and mitigate risks to ensure successful project completion. * Performance Monitoring: Track program performance, develop key performance indicators (KPIs), and report progress to senior leadership. * Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure contingency plans are in place. * Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve program methodologies, workflows, and best practices. * Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all program activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications & Requirements: * Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Experience: 12+ years of experience with 5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably HR program management experience * in a fast-paced or technology-driven environment. * Skills: * Strong leadership and decision-making abilities. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Proven experience in managing budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. * Familiarity with project management tools. * Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies is a plus. * Capability in managing without authority. Why Join Us? * Opportunity to lead high-impact programs with cross-functional teams. * Collaborative and innovative work culture. #WeAreCisco #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! Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.