Senior Project Management Lead (PMO)

Job Description

Senior Project Management Lead (PMO)

San Jose, California

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project / Program Manager to join the Routing PMO. In this role, you will coordinate and drive cross-functional software and hardware engineering projects through the entire delivery lifecycle. You will work closely with Software/Hardware Engineering, QA, Product Management, Operations, and Release teams to ensure milestones are met on schedule, risks are identified early, and operational standards are maintained.

This is an ideal role for an organized, data-oriented project manager who thrives in technical environments, leverages modern AI tools and data dashboards for program tracking, and collaborates effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Schedule Management

• Lifecycle Coordination: Coordinate project planning, execution, and delivery phases across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Milestone & Schedule Tracking: Maintain integrated schedules, track critical path deliverables, and monitor progress against committed release dates.
• Risk & Issue Tracking: Identify operational, resource, and technical roadblocks early; escalate blockers and drive mitigation steps with team leads.

Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Cross-Functional Syncs: Facilitate regular syncs across Engineering, QA, Product Management, Release Management, and Operations to maintain alignment.
• Status Reporting & Communication: Prepare and distribute clear, consistent status reports, release summaries, and change controls for management and stakeholders.
• Change Management: Support the rollout and adoption of new PMO processes, workflow standards, and engineering tools.

Operational Metrics, AI Dashboards & Continuous Improvement

• AI-Powered Dashboards & Automation: Design, build, and maintain modern AI-driven dashboards and automated reporting pipelines to track program health, predict schedule risks, and monitor milestone completion.
• Data & Metrics Reporting: Collect, track, and interpret operational data (velocity, bug trends, delivery cadence) to provide actionable business and engineering insights.
• Process Optimization: Assist in building and refining reusable PMO templates, automation scripts, and governance best practices.
• Governance & Standards: Ensure project deliverables align with internal Cisco execution guidelines, release governance, and quality standards.

Skill Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Network Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical/business discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience:
• 4-6 years of overall professional experience in technology, software, or networking domains.
• 2-4 years of direct experience managing technical projects or program tracks.
• AI & Data Literacy: Foundational knowledge of AI/ML concepts, Generative AI tools, and predictive data tracking, with the ability to apply AI techniques to automate program operations and build intelligent dashboards.
• Methodologies: Practical working knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall lifecycle models.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and present data clearly.
• Organization & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, analyze complex project datasets, and resolve operational ambiguity.

Other Requirements

• AI & Analytics Tooling: Hands-on experience developing AI dashboards or automated workflows using platforms such as Power BI / Tableau (with AI/Copilot insights), Jira Automation, Python, or LLM-based productivity tools.
• Domain Familiarity: Understanding of core networking concepts (Enterprise Routing, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, or embedded software development).
• Tooling Expertise: Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Git/GitHub, and advanced Excel.
• Certifications: CAPM, PMP, CSM, or relevant Agile/AI/Data analytics credentials.
• Mindset: Proactive, collaborative problem solver eager to continuously learn and innovate PMO workflows.

Maximum Salary (US):

Minimum Salary (US):

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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, youll supercharge your potential. Youll find your career. And youll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.