Capital Program Manager (Location Only: RTP, NC)

Location: RTP, NC (ONLY)

Capital Program Manager– Workplace Resources

At Cisco, the Workplace Resources Organization is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Capital Projects.  Over the past two years Cisco’s Workplace Strategy has shifted to focus on Workplace Transformation and an experienced Capital Program Manager is required to manage a portfolio of work specifically in the RTP (Research Triangle Park) campus.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience managing programs, with specific experience managing capital projects and relationships with vendors, service providers and contractors.  Although this is a hybrid position and there will be workload spread throughout the Americas Theater, the candidate should be based close to our RTP campus and have the ability to be on campus, participate in meetings in person and interact with their project support vendors as needed.

Meet the Team

Workplace Resources (WPR) delivers workplace experiences to Cisco employees and optimizes company working capital, at scale, with a focus on productivity and business outcomes. Formed in April 2024, within WPR, the Workplace Design & Construction Team comprises 4 pillars of work: Design, Change Management, Centralized Capital Program Management and Commercial Management Offices.  The team is responsible for the delivery of projects in addition to a transformational effort that will see the way our employees, partners and customer interact with our Cisco spaces change for decades to come.  

Your Impact

Our team is seeking a Construction Capital Program Manager based out of our RTP campus in the Americas Theater, who will be accountable for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capital Project Planning: Using agreed upon business requirements from our WPR partners, develop comprehensive project plans that align with the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the performance of multiple projects, ensuring they are on track in terms of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Budget Management: Partner with our Commercial Management Office to oversee the budget development and financial project controls.  Partner with our business managers on our budget submission to our Capital Finance Review Board.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary point for stakeholder engagement in the Americas Theatre, providing updates on portfolio performance and addressing concerns.
• Team Coordination: Lead, coach, and motivate Cisco project team members and Project Managers leading and executing the projects in your portfolio and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, assess risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Reporting: Track project milestones and deliverables and prepare status reports for senior management.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project metrics and performance indicators to senior management.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

         Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in project and program management (5+ years minimum), with a strong focus on construction capital program management and program delivery management for construction projects.
• Expertise in managing diverse teams of vendors and contractors across multiple projects.
• Demonstrates proficiency in concise reporting and clear communication when providing updates to senior leadership.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.
  Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of local regulations and industry standards in California and other US states. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing projects in sectors such as infrastructure, construction, or IT.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.       

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 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 rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has 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 hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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 also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.