Product Lifecycle Project Manager (Hybrid)

Cisco • San Jose, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a motivated and expert individual to drive the overall cost management and end-to-end product lifecycle from launch to EOL. This PLPM role is highly visible and will influence Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing and senior management in determining strategy and execution of several product solutions in worldwide manufacturing.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Engineering or Supply chain related field
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain within the tech industry.
• Experience in Program Management and stakeholder management.
• Supply Chain knowledge, particularly in environments of Hi-Tech, Product Costing, and Margin Analysis.
• Knowledge of PLM and NPI processes.

Nice To Haves

• Master in Engineering or Supply chain field
• Six Sigma Certification
• Agile, MSFT tools proficiency
• Experience in Hi-Tech electronics industry and electronics manufacturing.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving overall cost management and overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle from launch to EOL.
• Supervising key areas including Engineering Change Management.
• Managing product quality and cost.
• Addressing sustaining issues such as line stop resolution, CAP accounts, AVL management, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Orchestrating EOL Strategy and Planning development with integrated product teams.
• Managing risks, including multi-source technology assessment, component, cost variance, and supply chain review over the product lifecycle.
• Overseeing action planning for product field performance (quality) and driving initiatives for healthy gross margins.

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
• paid holidays
• floating holiday
• paid time off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• paid days off for personal wellness
• paid vacation time
• sick time off
• paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level