Program Manager, Mergers & Acquisition

Cisco Systems Inc
US - California - San Jose
May 12, 2025

The application window is expected to close on:
5/6/25.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

We are seeking an exceptional Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Program Manager to lead our strategic business development initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with extensive experience in leading complex M&A transactions, driving organizational growth, and ensuring seamless integration of acquired companies.

You will work cross functionally within the organization and contribute to company's transformation.
Your strategic oversight and management skills will directly affect Cisco's growth in integrating acquired companies.

Your Impact

Develop and implement comprehensive M&A strategies that align with the company's long-term business objectives
Collaborate with top-level leaders to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets or strategic partnership
Partner in the due diligence process, including compliance review, compatibility assessments, and risk mitigation strategies
Develop and execute detailed integration plans to drive operational efficiency
Deliver integration updates, track performance metrics, and drive post-merger analysis for continuous improvement
Lead team coordination and adoption, support cultural alignment, and operational optimization for acquired companies
Manage relationships, act as primary contact, coordinate communications, and facilitate cross functional alignment

Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in M&A, corporate and business development or operational program management
Experience managing and delivering complex programs in an enterprise environment
Program management skills, including strategic planning and integration management

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP Certification
Adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Expertise in data analytics, reporting tools, and strategic problem-solving with advanced analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proven expertise in negotiation
Meticulous with outstanding organizational skills to manage priorities effectively
Strategic thinker with a dedication to continuous learning and professional development

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential.
Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage.
Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people.
One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference.
Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet.
Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best.
We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all.
Take your next step and be you, with us!

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