Project Manager - Programs
Core
Operational governance and administration of global distribution programs, including legacy program lifecycle management and transition to the new Cisco 360 (C360) Partner Program. (via careerplan.io/jobs/2025867-1-project-manager-programs-at-cisco)
Role type
Senior Program Operations Specialist (Grade 9)
Builds
Global distributor incentive programs (Distributor Grow, OBF, DDF) and the new C360 Partner Value Index (PVI) & Cisco Partner Incentive (CPI) framework.
Domain
Technology distribution / Channel operations
Required skills
Partner/channel operations, business governance, program management, financial operations, two-tier (2T) distribution models, audit compliance, Microsoft Excel (Power Query, advanced formulas, pivot modelling), data analysis
Preferred skills
Stakeholder influence, consulting, presentation skills, project management, adaptability
Technologies
CCW, PXP, Tableau, PowerBI, Salesforce
Responsibilities
Oversee operational day-to-day running, audit compliance, and policy execution for existing global distribution programs; Validate monthly/quarterly distributor payout files and reconcile claims; Maintain recurring operational dashboards tracking global distributor performance and budget accruals; Support the program transition roadmap from legacy metrics to the new C360 Distribution Program; Facilitate operational agendas and action-item tracking for regional distribution syncs across AMER, EMEA, and APJC.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC