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Engineering Program Manager

AT Duo Security
Duo Security

Engineering Program Manager

Research Triangle Park, NC

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.

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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

#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!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

Client-provided location(s): Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC, USA
Job ID: duo_security-1439163
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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