Program Manager with Java background

JOB DESCRIPTION Title Program Manager ( Java Background )

• 9+ years of experience with End to End development
• Strong development background developing applications using Java, Spring boot, Cloud Technologies, AWS, Kubernetes, Networking
• Experience building Microservice-based solutions
• Cloud-based solution, specifically using AWS
• Good analytical, problem solving and debugging skills
• Good understanding of design patterns
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Agile working experience in addition to best engineering practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, management and customers
• Motivated self-starter with a high capacity for rapid learning and meticulous attention to detail
• Networking domain knowledge and exposure would be plus

• Works closely with the Strategy & Operations Director, other Program Managers, and the Product Management Lead to define and execute core projects and develop new processes to ensure unit's priorities are being accomplished in an agile manner and with high quality
• Understands the top-level portfolio vision and responsible for clearly and continuously communicating it back to leadership and stakeholders
• Understands the portfolio strategy, in support of the execution of the vision; maintains tight alignment with other Business Units on cross-BU offers, and Sales and GPO on offer packaging and Partner Strategy as assigned
• Drives the assigned portfolio roadmaps, such that defined metrics are attained
• Works with the Product Manager to validate and improve the defined as-a-service strategy, finding critical "white space" to differentiate Cisco, in partnership with BU and innovation leadership
• Works with Product Managers to define high-value synergies, cross-solution alignment, and effective packaging for the broader portfolio
• Drives effective interlock with other teams to ensure the roadmap is understood and stakeholder feedback is considered
• Investigates and understands the customer and competitive trends, challenges, and needs, and translate into a future portfolio that delivers measurable outcomes, value, and differentiation to our customers
• Adheres to industry-standard program/project management methodologies, Agile, Scaled Agile, and all other internal methodologies and Cisco policies, including ensuring accurate timesheet submission for all resources assigned to a project
• Supports continuous improvement of all processes, methodologies, and services
• Provides project leadership, ensuring appropriate project planning and cross-team interlocks, as well as ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, in the budget, and with high levels of quality