Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Program Manager

Cisco•San Jose, CA

8d•$140,800 - $210,500•Remote

About The Position

The Data Center Networking Team is a highly visible group dedicated to driving excellence in hardware programs. You will work closely with key hardware engineers within the Business Unit, as well as external suppliers, Global Strategic Management (GSM), and Supply Chain Finance. This collaborative environment is essential to ensuring that cost savings and gross margin performance expectations are met and fully aligned with our broader Business Unit strategy. As a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM), you will serve as the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS), holding accountability for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost and margin management, cost reduction programs, and risk mitigation. You will validate the integrity of costed BOMs and forward costing to articulate main cost drivers, support standard and gross margin management through value engineering, commodity analysis, and BOM optimization, and lead ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5–7+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management or an equivalent field.
Proven experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction, and value engineering.
Deep expertise in understanding, analyzing, and managing product Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures.
Strong capability in root cause analysis and complex problem-solving within a technical environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams in an interactive, global environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements.
Knowledge of PLM processes and experience with the Agile PDM system.
Advanced analytical capabilities and strong presentation skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Efficient organizational and multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
Knowledge and application of industry innovations and trends as they relate to product or program development.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS).
Hold accountability for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost and margin management, cost reduction programs, and risk mitigation.
Validate the integrity of costed BOMs and forward costing to articulate main cost drivers.
Support standard and gross margin management through value engineering, commodity analysis, and BOM optimization.
Lead ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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 employees)
Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
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)