Product Lifecycle Project Manager (Hybrid)
About The Position
The UABU team is searching for a Project Manager for New Product Introductions (NPPM) role. The NPPM is the accountable team leader for overall coordination of product line introduction with heavy emphasis on all development activities from pre-concept commit to Time To Quality and Volume (TTQV). In this role, you will engage with the Engineering product team and lead manufacturing cross-functional teams. UABU is part of the Cisco Enterprise Networking business unit. We develop the networking products, software and solutions that Service Providers need to reduce cost and complexity, grow revenue and secure their networks. Our worldwide customers include national and local carriers/telcos, video, cable, internet service, media, web and over-the-top (OTT) service providers.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree or equivalent training plus three years experience in a technical Program management role (E.g New Product Introduction (NPI) PM, Engineering PM, Supply Chain PM, or Product Life-cycle PM).
- Demonstrated experience leading with cross-functional impact.
Nice To Haves
- Masters in technical field or MBA.
- Experience with ASIC development & qualification process.
- Experience of working in a NPI manufacturing environment with Contract Manufacturers.
- Successful track record in risk management/risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HW/SW Engineering, Marketing, Global Supply Management, Compliance, Product Ops Central, Global Manufacturing Ops, Quality, and Contract Manufacturing (CM) teams to ensure smooth NPI launch
- Manage Product Transition, alternate component qualifications, and New Product Launches in Supply Chain space
- Partner with ASIC Engineering, HW/SW Engineering, Marketing to develop product development schedule and timeline
- Manage product transfers & supply ramp at alternate Manufacturing (PCBA) sites
- Leads manufacturing cross-functional team to ensure that performance metrics for scope, cost, quality and Time To Market (TTM) are met
- Develop and implement action plan and fulfillment strategy with the coordinated product team based on input received from engineering and marketing
- Drive prototype and pilot builds, including cost, quality, delivery expectations. Reviews and influences manufacturing capacity/capability, design stability, and risk planning.
- Coordinates and prioritizes risk mitigation strategies (multi-source tech assessment, component, cost variance, supply chain review, and input).
- Ramp up multiple Manufacturing sites & global Demand fulfillment sites
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 time away
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
