Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager (Hybrid)

Cisco•San Jose, CA

7d•$124,800 - $157,900•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the successful introduction of new products to market. You will lead cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring critical milestones are achieved, risks are proactively mitigated, and rigorous quality standards are upheld. This is a unique opportunity to shape product strategy and drive operational excellence across Cisco’s global landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on product development or product lifecycle management.
Consistent track record leading complex, cross-functional projects within a fast-paced environment.
Comprehensive understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) methodologies and tools.
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and customer management skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Validated experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Prior experience within the technology or networking industry.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for New Product Introductions (NPI), from initial concept through to launch and post-launch support.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Facilitate seamless collaboration between Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales teams.
Strategic Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in close partnership with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and resolve project risks and issues to ensure timely and successful delivery.
Performance Tracking: Monitor project performance, manage budget allocations, and provide consistent status updates to stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our product lifecycle management frameworks.

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
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)