Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Project Manager

Cisco•Austin, TX

1d•$103,500 - $131,100

About The Position

The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is the primary driver of supply chain readiness, total cost management, and bill of materials (BOM) resiliency for hardware programs from pre-concept through First Customer Ship (FCS). The role is accountable for total cost and margin management across an assigned product portfolio, including executing cost-reduction programs and risk-mitigation strategies for new products. The position works with hardware engineers in the Business Unit, external suppliers, Global Strategic Management (GSM), and Supply Chain Finance. This collaboration supports cost savings and gross-margin expectations aligned with the broader Business Unit strategy.

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

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

Responsibilities

Validate the integrity of the costed BOM and forward costing, and clearly communicate the main cost drivers.
Support standard and gross-margin management for hardware and software products through value engineering, commodity analysis, and BOM optimization.
Prepare the supply chain and lead ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days.
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification.
Paid sick time, with carryover of unused sick time subject to the stated limit.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
Eligible employees may receive Cisco restricted stock units.