Product Lifecycle Product Project Manager

Position: Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager
The application window is expected to close on: 01/19/2027

Meet the Team The Supply Chain organization is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of products from introduction through end-of-life. We ensure product cost targets, quality standards, and supply chain readiness are met while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation. You will join a dynamic, cross-functional team dedicated to aligning product operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to meet production schedules and lifecycle objectives.

Your Impact The Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of products from introduction through end-of-life. This role ensures product cost targets, quality standards, and supply chain readiness are met while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead cross-functional teams to manage product lifecycle activities including new product introduction (NPI), sustainment, and end-of-life transitions.
· Develop and maintain detailed bill of materials (BOM) management, including risk assessment and alternate component identification.
· Collaborate with suppliers and internal team members to negotiate costs, secure materials, and ensure supply continuity.
· Monitor product performance metrics and implement corrective actions to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
· Drive alignment across product operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to meet production schedules and lifecycle objectives.
· Manage lifecycle documentation, status reporting, and communication of 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 broader business goals and sustainability commitments.

Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management and New Product Introduction (NPI) within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
3+ years of experience managing Bill of Materials (BOM) and delivering Material Requirements Planning (MRP).3+ years of experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems and ERP Software (such as SAP or Oracle).3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost negotiation.

Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across product operations, engineering, and manufacturing.

Experience incorporating sustainability initiatives and circular economy principles into product lifecycle management.

Strong data analytics skills with the ability to forecast demand, identify supply risks, and optimize inventory levels.

Excellent communication skills with experience preparing and presenting lifecycle status updates and risk assessments to leadership.

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