Cisco

Product Lifecycle Project Manager (Hybrid)

Cisco$101K — $128K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent training
  • 3+ years in a technical program management role (e.g. NPI PM, Engineering PM)
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred
  • Familiarity with ASIC development and qualification
  • Experience in NPI manufacturing with contract manufacturers
  • Proven skills in risk management and mitigation strategies

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate product line introductions with a focus on development activities
  • Partner with various teams for efficient NPI launches
  • Manage product transitions and new product launches in supply chain
  • Develop product schedules and timelines in collaboration with engineering and marketing
  • Oversee product transfers and supply ramp at manufacturing sites
  • Lead cross-functional manufacturing teams to meet performance metrics
  • Drive prototype and pilot builds while assessing manufacturing capacity and risks
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful launches

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with three days in the office
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse team across multiple functions
  • Engagement with innovative product introduction processes
  • Focus on collaboration and quality assurance
  • Potential for career growth and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/17/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid role based in the US. This role is based three days a week from the Cisco office.

Your Impact

The UABU team is searching for Project Manager for New Product Introductions (NPPM) role. The NPPM is the accountable team leader for overall coordination of product line introduction with heavy emphasis on all development activities from pre-concept commit to Time To Quality and Volume (TTQV). Additional responsibilities include:
  • Partner with HW/SW Engineering, Marketing, Global Supply Management, Compliance, Product Ops Central, Global Manufacturing Ops, Quality, and Contract Manufacturing (CM) teams to ensure smooth NPI launch
  • Manage Product Transition, alternate component qualifications, and New Product Launches in Supply Chain space
  • Partner with ASIC Engineering, HW/SW Engineering, Marketing to develop product development schedule and timeline
  • Manage product transfers & supply ramp at alternate Manufacturing (PCBA) sites
  • Leads manufacturing cross-functional team to ensure that performance metrics for scope, cost, quality and Time To Market (TTM) are met
  • Develop and implement action plan and fulfillment strategy with the coordinated product team based on input received from engineering and marketing
  • Drive prototype and pilot builds, including cost, quality, delivery expectations. Reviews and influences manufacturing capacity/capability, design stability, and risk planning.
  • Coordinates and prioritizes risk mitigation strategies (multi-source tech assessment, component, cost variance, supply chain review, and input).
  • Ramp up multiple Manufacturing sites & global Demand fulfillment sites

Your ability to see the big picture, craft and implement plans and processes and effectively communicate across teams are key to your success. Your collaborative style enables you to lead and coordinate a product line introduction while never compromising quality.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires BA/BS degree or equivalent training plus three years experience in a technical Program management role (E.g New Product Introduction (NPI) PM, Engineering PM, Supply Chain PM, or Product Life-cycle PM).
  • Demonstrated experience leading with cross-functional impact.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters in technical field or MBA.
  • Experience with ASIC development & qualification process.
  • Experience of working in a NPI manufacturing environment with Contract Manufacturers.
  • Successful track record in risk management/risk mitigation strategies.

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