Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager
About The Position
The Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager oversees products throughout their lifecycle, from introduction through end-of-life. The role ensures product cost targets, quality standards, and supply chain readiness are met while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Working across product operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, the manager helps meet production schedules and lifecycle objectives. The position leads new product introduction, sustainment, and end-of-life transitions; manages bills of materials and component risks; collaborates with suppliers on cost and material availability; monitors product performance; and communicates lifecycle status, risks, and mitigation plans. It also supports sustainability initiatives and uses data analytics to forecast demand, identify supply risks, and optimize inventory, while aligning lifecycle management with Cisco’s broader business goals and sustainability commitments.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management and New Product Introduction (NPI) within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
- At least 3 years of experience managing Bills of Materials (BOM) and delivering Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
- At least 3 years of experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and ERP software such as SAP or Oracle.
- At least 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost negotiation.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and align product operations, engineering, and manufacturing.
- Experience incorporating sustainability initiatives and circular economy principles into product lifecycle management.
- Strong data analytics skills, including demand forecasting, supply risk identification, and inventory optimization.
- Excellent communication skills and experience preparing and presenting lifecycle updates and risk assessments to leadership.
- Experience engaging with engineering teams on design for manufacturability and quality improvements.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in product lifecycle activities, including new product introduction (NPI), sustainment, and end-of-life transitions.
- Develop and maintain bill of materials (BOM) management, including risk assessment and identification of alternate components.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal team members to negotiate costs, secure materials, and ensure continuity of supply.
- Monitor product performance metrics and implement corrective actions to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
- Align product operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to meet production schedules and lifecycle objectives.
- Manage lifecycle documentation and status reporting, and communicate risks and mitigation plans to business partners.
- Support sustainability initiatives by incorporating circular economy principles and supplier compliance with environmental standards.
- Use data analytics and reporting tools to forecast demand, identify supply risks, and optimize inventory levels.
- Participate in strategic planning to align product lifecycle management with Cisco’s business goals and sustainability commitments.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid birthday day off
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Paid sick time
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales employees
- Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
