Principal Customer Program Manager

Cisco

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$225,000–$325,300 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Jun 30, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $275k
$123k most similar roles pay here $347k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$214,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $275k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About Cisco

Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 171 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 171 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Customer Program Manager

Join Cisco's SiliconOne team as a Senior Program Manager, leading the strategic integration of products into customer environments from proof-of-concept to production launch. You will define and execute project plans, assemble core support teams, develop joint timelines, and ensure timely deployment while managing technical issues and driving resolution across engineering, product management, and sales teams. This role requires deep expertise in cloud development and OEM environments, hands-on experience with software, ASICs, and hardware, and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively. Ideal candidates have a background in AI infrastructure, cloud/DC environments, or networking ASICs, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills to manage global cross-functional teams efficiently.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute integration strategies for SiliconOne products in customer environments.
  • Scope projects, assemble teams, develop timelines, and support design-in efforts with technical resources.
  • Translate customer requirements into specific tasks and drive issue resolution across functional areas.
  • Communicate issue status clearly to customers and internal executive teams.
  • Organize and lead complex engineering discussions and represent urgency of issues appropriately.
  • Develop close relationships with customer development teams to find creative solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in high-tech electronics project management.
  • Deep technical expertise in cloud development and OEM environments.
  • Proven track record managing strategic datacenter hardware/software engagements.
  • Hands-on experience across full product stack for end-to-end customer deliveries.
  • Expert leadership to drive execution across diverse, cross-functional global teams.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills to manage complex dependencies and project risks.

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