Planning Program Manager - Components Transformation

Cisco•San Jose, CA

41d•$134,500 - $176,200•Remote

About The Position

Cisco Supply Chain plays a critical role delivering profitable growth and strategic outcomes for Cisco’s customers, shareholders, and business units. Our highly engaged organization excels in a fast-paced environment, continually transforming the way we work to be one step ahead of the ever-changing world around us. Component Central Operations (CCO) enables the Components Business to achieve world-class Silicon & Optical operations by leading end-to-end process improvements and digital transformation, using portfolio management, data & security, and architecture expertise. We drive execution to achieve business outcomes enabling Components Operations to improve revenue, margin, & deliver world class products in a cost effective and efficient manner. Leverage innovative technology to deliver best-in-class supply chain solutions Increase data transparency and granularity to deliver data driven insights to enable fit for purpose solutions Deliver customer value proposition through industry leading supply chain strategies and portfolio management Lead business process excellence initiatives to drive out waste and build lean operations As a CCO Program Manager, you will lead the Demand & Supply Planning project execution for Components. The responsibilities include coordinating the planning and initiation of programs at various levels of completion, monitor progress and schedules of Components portfolio, communicate with project & program partners, implement according to PMO framework, develop portfolio status reports, etc.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Portfolio & Program Management
3+ years in Supply, Demand, IBP
Experience in managing large-scale programs/projects, business operations
Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and analytical skills
Experience working with cross functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
Industry experience with Semiconductor industry
Background leveraging Program Management Tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com)
SiOps

Responsibilities

Managing end to end Components portfolio by ensuring execution and reporting out in high-value meeting cadences with stakeholders
Leading change initiatives, effectively communicating changes, addressing concerns, and ensuring smooth transitions
Oversee Components programs, focusing on scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure successful execution and delivery
Manage communication plan including setting expectations, internal and external communications
Align with both technical and business teams to drive improvement to processes and procedures
Develop performance metrics, monitor key performance indicators and generate reports to effectively track progress, evaluate outcomes, and make informed decisions based on data

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer