Cisco Systems Employee Reviews for Program Manager

"I have worked for Cisco as a contractor since 2018. While at Cisco I have earned more responsibility and data knowledge to do my job well and efficiently while obtaining key relationships internal and external with company partners."

"Great company with a global footprint. Great Products and excellent Leadership. $60 Billion in annual sales says a lot. Great Benefits and the company invests in both the local community as well as global issues."

"Excellent in previous job at cisco. have the chance to learn a lot of different things which makes me more perfect and that good way to learn."

"Cisco needs more focus on the customer experience and developing a consistent experience across all of its products and technologies. Cisco needs to place more emphasis on how it prioritizes its portfolio of products and services. A new refreshing CEO would also be nice!!"

"Would recommend Cisco to others."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"The company was a great leader in the telecom industry."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Enjoy the culture and the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry, and the chance to advance quickly."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"It was a bit far for my commute on a daily basis."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep doing what you have been doing, and listen a bit more to mid-level contributors."

"20 years at Cisco as test engineering manager, and program manager with 16 years as manager."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"It used to be a great company that took care of its people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Every department has its own way of interviewing people. It helps if you know someone in power there."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I dislike the new management hired, and placing old-timers as not part of the new in-crowd."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Take care of the loyal employees who stuck with the company during its good and bad times."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"In Cisco you work with the cutting edge technologies - always up to date. Working remotely - almost every day is a great perk too (Cisco IT only)."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Personally, I had terrible experiences with both the recruiters and the hiring managers - although I was a pretty higher-grade employee (higher than hiring managers!) at Cisco and recently got laid-off. They never contact you after the interviews unless they hire somebody, I suppose. They simply treat you like trash - although you were a Cisco employee recently. I remember, before I got the job at Cisco, I had a file written to complain (email) against the recruiter/s and hiring manager/s. But it was way back when, when the economy was NOT as it is today!"

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"Managers - unfortunately I have rarely seen a company where the managers are so worthless! You always have to say yes sir, yes sir, to get the bonus but learn nothing from them, but get orders only. I have worked for half a dozen companies globally and I know what I am talking about!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Weed out worthless managers with qualified ones. In Cisco, there are managers without any portfolio - nobody reports to them, and directors who do not have even any team to direct. Seriously!"