[Remote] Project Manager - Partner Activation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco seeks a Project Manager to manage day-to-day program and incentive reporting and serve as a partner to internal and external stakeholders. The role leads medium-to-large projects, implements process improvements, mitigates risks, and reengineers processes to improve productivity and the partner experience.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations of program and incentive reporting, serving as a critical partner to internal and external stakeholders
• You will own medium-to-large projects, driving them from inception to completion while navigating complex cross-functional dependencies
• Your work will directly shape the quality and efficiency of our functions by implementing process improvements and utilizing analytical rigor to solve complex business problems
• Success in this role is defined by your ability to deliver projects on schedule, mitigate risks, and foster seamless collaboration across teams
• You will play a vital role in reengineering processes to enhance productivity and ensuring the overall partner experience remains top-tier

Skills

• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need/support for sponsorship
• 4 - 5+ years of professional experience in project or program management
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience managing medium-to-large projects with cross-functional dependencies
• Proven ability to identify and implement business or process improvements with measurable outcomes
• 3+ years of experience applying governance and compliance frameworks to manage project risk and delivery standards
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, or SQL) for tracking program metrics and reporting
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field, or Master's certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent)
• Direct experience with Splunk channel processes and programs
• Working knowledge of the integration of Splunk programs into Cisco 360 systems
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving business needs

Benefits

• Remote role open to candidates in the United States, except for the SF Bay Area and New York City.
• U.S. employees, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules: medical, dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Eligible employees may receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday
• Paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, with no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, subject to availability and some business limitations.
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on the hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• For non-sales roles, employees are eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

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