Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Program Manager

This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Role Overview

The Product Lifecycle Management Program Manager (PLC-PM) within Supply Chain Product Operations leads products across their full lifecycle-from New Product Introduction (NPI) through sustainment and end-of-life. This role ensures products are delivered on schedule, at optimal cost, and with high quality and operational predictability.

As a key cross-functional integrator, the PLC-PM partners with Business Units, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to align product strategy with execution. The role serves as a central integration point, translating operational insights into actionable improvements that enhance cost, lifecycle performance, and customer outcomes.

A core focus is building a robust closed-loop feedback system that captures lifecycle lessons learned/best practices and embeds them into future NPI programs. The PLC-PM also leads initiatives spanning product improvements, process optimization, and cross-functional transformation.

This role supports a diverse product portfolio - from simple to highly complex systems - across both Contract Manufacturer (CM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) environments.

What success looks like
• Predictable ramp of product launches, with strong manufacturing readiness and supply chain alignment.
• Proactive risk management, with supply, cost, and lifecycle risks identified early and mitigated before impacting customers or revenue.
• Improved cost performance, including measurable reductions in COGS, PPV, excess & obsolescence (E&O), through early supply chain engagement and design influence.
• Effective cross-functional alignment, where teams operate with clear priorities, accountability, and minimal friction across BU, Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lifecycle Ownership

o Own lifecycle execution for assigned products: post launch ramp readiness, manage sustainment activities, and drive orderly end of life transitions.

2. Program Planning and Execution

o Lead and influence cross functional program planning and execution: set milestones, coordinate interdependencies, track status, resolve issues to maintain momentum, and lead change management to ensure smooth adoption of process or design changes.

3. Analytics and Operational Excellence

o Implemented continuous improvement of NPI/lifecycle processes and governance, resulting in faster launches and fewer post release issues.

o Drive analytics and operational insight: define KPIs and surface data-driven recommendations that inform roadmap, supply, cost decisions, and value engineering opportunities.

o Establish and maintain closed loop feedback: capture lessons learned and embed best practices into future NPIs

4. Risk Management

o Manage risk and escalations: identify supply continuity, material obsolescence, capacity, and compliance risks and drive mitigation plans.

5. Cross Functional Collaboration

o Collaborate with stakeholders: align forecasts, supply plans and inventory strategies with Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics.

6. Escalation Management

o Act as the primary contact for supply chain lifecycle issues and escalations, driving timely resolutions and minimizing impact on delivery and cost.

7. Leadership & Executive Engagement

o Present concise executive updates, secure alignment, and translate strategic direction into program priorities.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Product Lifecycle Management or Program Management, ideally in a networking/telecommunications hardware, technology, or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record managing products across the full product lifecycle (NPI through sustainment and end of life).
• Experience supporting or leading programs with Contract Manufacturer (CM) and/or Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) relationships and related governance.
• Knowledge of BOM management, configuration control, ECO/engineering change processes, and change control governance.
• Strong program and stakeholder management skills: planning, prioritization, risk mitigation, and cross functional influence.
• Demonstrated analytical capability: KPI development, dashboards, and data driven decision support.
• Track record of influencing without authority and driving alignment across complex organizations
• Demonstrated experience briefing, advising, and gaining alignment from senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Thrives in evolving environments, managing multiple priorities, and responding to changing supply chain conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) or relevant certifications (PMP, APICS CPIM/CSCP, Lean/Six Sigma).
• Global supply chain exposure and supplier/partner management experience.
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems (SAP, Oracle), MRP processes and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience building closed loop feedback systems and leading operational transformation initiatives, or operational excellence efforts.

Why This Role

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of product strategy and operational execution. You will have the opportunity to shape how products are launched, scaled, and sustained-while driving meaningful improvements in cost, quality, and supply chain performance across the organization.

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"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 81,400 - 164,400 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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