Program Manager

“What You’ll Do 

We’re searching for a Program Manager to drive the development and execution of major strategic capital investment programs for Cisco properties in the India

In this role you will: 

Develop and oversee complex multi-site and/or global workplace capital investment programs in collaboration with Regional Planners & Workplace Team Leaders, Project Managers, Real Estate Managers, Design Teams, Corporate Finance, Senior Leadership, External Consultants and Service Providers.

Ensure financial integrity, schedule adherence, identify risks, develop solutions, and drive programs forward to meet expectations and commitments to clients and executive leadership.

Leverage metrics and analytics to report on results, drive efficiencies, make adjustments, identify issues and best practices.

Execute the successful planning, due diligence, brief development and budgeting of a portfolio of capital projects and support the business case development. Maintain relationships with service partners, consultants, and construction partners.

Develop program delivery & sourcing strategies.

Develop and deliver program communications in both written and verbal form to executives, finance and clients.

Build and maintain relationships and develop strategies with your stakeholders.

Apply your expertise in Program Management to identify areas of risk or concern and implement mitigation strategies. 

Who You Are 

You have an impressive background in Corporate Real Estate capital projects, managing programs, strategic sourcing, cost management and program controls.

You’re proficient at analyzing financials, budget management, modeling, large-scale asset capital planning, and conducting feasibility studies.

You are adept at addressing challenging situations, influencing others, managing metrics and leading teams.

You're able to solve complex problems, identify practical and innovative alternatives, and use your analytical abilities and sound judgment to recommend suitable solutions.

You pay attention to the details, yet never lose sight of the overall objectives.

A highly motivated self-starter, who's phenomenal with people and delivers results while collaborating with various cross-functional teams. You're able to lead others, even without direct authority. You know how to balance collaboration and decision-making, have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and know how to get things done. 

Required Experience/Education 

Corporate Real Estate / Workplace Capital Construction Program & Project Management (10+ years)

Budget management for Capital Project portfolios

Business Case & Program Scope Development

Risk analysis and identification & Mitigation

Excellent relationship building skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Experience/Education 

Bachelor's Degree/Masters Preferred (Civil/Arch)

Active Member of a Professional Institution (CoreNet, AIA, RIBA, RICS, ASCE, MICE etc.)

Cost Management/Analysis

Feasibility studies

Developing/delivering program communications to E/C level stakeholders

Managing & reporting against metrics”