Cisco Meraki
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Project Manager- Training & Evangelism

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Want to be at the forefront of the Computer Networking industry!

Who We Are

At Cisco Meraki, we know that technology can connect us, empower us, and drive us! By simplifying powerful technology, we can free passionate people to focus on their mission. We are the fastest growing cloud-managed networking team in the world, our products, and technology architecture are changing the face of enterprise networking and making cloud-managed IT a reality.

What You Will Do

Cisco Meraki is seeking a passionate and seasoned project manager to help lead the development of training and enablement projects and initiatives. This individual must have a solid understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks, experience achieving high quality and timely project outcomes, strong collaboration, and experience in running multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.

The Product Enablement team is responsible for creating premier learning experiences for Cisco, partner, and customer audiences globally. We do this by developing, delivering, and enabling scalable programs and solutions that make Cisco Meraki technologies more accessible to everyone.

You will partner with the Audience Strategy, Learning Development, Content Engineering, Training Delivery and Experience, and other teams within Product Enablement on training and enablement solutions, projects, or services appropriate to meet the needs of external audiences seeking to learn more about Meraki’s products and solutions. This position is responsible for writing project plans, setting milestones and objectives, assembling project teams of SMEs and project contributors, facilitating project meetings, proactively mitigating risks, and leading the project development lifecycle from inception to launch. The Project Manager will also be responsible for the ultimate quality of the delivered product and handover to the long-term owner.

  • Facilitate collaboration across teams and lead discussions with project stakeholders on requirements, timelines, goals, and resourcing
  • Proactively run project budgets, scope, plan, resourcing, etc
  • Proactively report on project status, risks, and milestones to relevant organizational leadership and stakeholders
  • Ensure project quality and timelines align with strategic and cross-functional goals, objectives, and priorities
  • Apply project management best practices and frameworks when leading projects such as AGILE and SCRUM to produce effective and efficient project plans and execution
  • Build and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Coordinate internal resources in assembling projects teams based on needed skills, perspectives, and technical expertise
  • Lead changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
  • Establish appropriate hand-off processes and facilitate delivery of successful project deliverables to pre-established owners within Training & Enablement

Desired Skills & Experience

  • 3 to 4 years demonstrated project management expertise. Experience in project management software a plus
  • Strategic and creative problem-solver with
  • Strong communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex ideas
  • Highly diplomatic with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Ability to prioritize among multiple workstreams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Knowledge of project management principles and/or methodologies preferred

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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What are Cisco Meraki Perks + Benefits

Cisco Meraki Benefits Overview

At Cisco Meraki, we support your passions, development, and wellness allowing you to thrive inside and outside of the office. We encourage a healthy work-life balance and make it easy for you to bring your whole self to work.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Day off for your birthday
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
In-person revenue kickoff
President's club
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
CAAN, Conexion, Connected Black Professionals, Inked, Meraki Gives, Meraki Veterans, Parents @Meraki, QFAM, Women of Meraki
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Hardship benefits
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services
Apprenticeship programs

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