Hardware Program Manager | Compliance & Regularoy program manager, EMC | 5 to 8 Years | Bangalore

Meet the Team The Compliance Program Management (CPM) team enables global market access for Cisco products by ensuring compliance requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle. We collaborate with Engineering, Business Units, EMC, Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Country Managers, Regulatory Agencies, and Corporate Compliance teams to secure country approvals, ensure product readiness, and support successful product launches worldwide. As a Compliance Program Manager, you will drive compliance activities from product concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS) and sustainment. You will coordinate regulatory approvals, handle compliance deliverables, review product labels, oversee key achievements, and communicate compliance readiness to stakeholders and leadership. Your Impact Ensure Global Access: Validate that Cisco products meet regulatory requirements for all markets in which they are sold. Lead Approvals: Handle country approval activities by collaborating with Country Managers, Regulatory Agencies and Corporate Compliance teams. Drive Milestones: Plan and implement compliance activities aligned with product development achievements, including DVT, AO, and First Hardware Ship (FHS). Coordinate Compliance: Lead all aspects of EMC and Safety compliance activities, including acquiring and validating required test reports and supporting documentation. Manage Workflows: Submit and handle country approval requests through Cisco compliance systems and approval workflows. Ensure Accuracy: Review and approve product labels to ensure proper Product IDs (PIDs) and country approval logos are included prior to release. Foster Collaboration: Partner with Mechanical Product Engineers, Engineering PMs, Business Units, EMC, Safety, and Marketing teams to drive compliance readiness. Monitor Risks: Track compliance risks, approval status, and certification timelines, ensuring issues are communicated and escalated effectively. Present Results: Prepare and present compliance status, timelines, risks, and readiness information during Executive Commitment (EC) reviews. Maintain Documentation: Manage compliance documentation, certification records, test reports, and approval artifacts throughout the product lifecycle. Drive Innovation: Implement process improvements and leverage automation and AI tools to improve compliance execution, reporting, and operational efficiency. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, Compliance, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Programs, Product Operations, Project Management, Quality Systems, or related functions. Experience coordinating cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders and challenging priorities. Experience handling project schedules, milestones, risks, and action items.