Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Program Manager

Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Program Manager

This role has been designed as "Onsite" with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

The Product Lifecycle Management Program Manager (PLC-PM) within Supply Chain Product Operations leads products across their full lifecycle—from New Product Introduction (NPI) through sustainment and end-of-life. This role ensures products are delivered on schedule, at optimal cost, and with high quality and operational predictability.

As a key cross‑functional integrator, the PLC-PM partners with Business Units, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to align product strategy with execution. The role serves as a central integration point, translating operational insights into actionable improvements that enhance cost, lifecycle performance, and customer outcomes.

A core focus is building a robust closed‑loop feedback system that captures lifecycle lessons learned/best practices and embeds them into future NPI programs. The PLC‑PM also leads initiatives spanning product improvements, process optimization, and cross‑functional transformation.

This role supports a diverse product portfolio—from simple to highly complex systems—across both Contract Manufacturer (CM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) environments.

• Predictable ramp of product launches, with strong manufacturing readiness and supply chain alignment.
• Proactive risk management, with supply, cost, and lifecycle risks identified early and mitigated before impacting customers or revenue.
• Improved cost performance, including measurable reductions in COGS, PPV, excess & obsolescence (E&O), through early supply chain engagement and design influence.
• Effective cross‑functional alignment, where teams operate with clear priorities, accountability, and minimal friction across BU, Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

• Lifecycle Ownership:
  Own lifecycle execution for assigned products: post launch ramp readiness, manage sustainment activities, and drive orderly end of life transitions.
• Program Planning and Execution:
  Lead and influence cross functional program planning and execution: set milestones, coordinate interdependencies, track status, resolve issues to maintain momentum, and lead change management to ensure smooth adoption of process or design changes.
• Analytics and Operational Excellence:
  Implement continuous improvement of NPI/lifecycle processes and governance, resulting in faster launches and fewer post‑release issues. Drive analytics and operational insight: define KPIs and surface data‑driven recommendations that inform roadmap, supply, cost decisions, and value engineering opportunities. Establish and maintain closed‑loop feedback: capture lessons learned and embed best practices into future NPIs.
• Risk Management:
  
  Manage risk and escalations: identify supply continuity, material obsolescence, capacity, and compliance risks and drive mitigation plans.
• Cross Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with stakeholders: align forecasts, supply plans and inventory strategies with Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics.
• Escalation Management:
  Act as the primary contact for supply chain lifecycle issues and escalations, driving timely resolutions and minimizing impact on delivery and cost.
• Leadership & Executive Engagement:
  Present concise executive updates, secure alignment, and translate strategic direction into program priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Product Lifecycle Management or Program Management, ideally in a networking/telecommunications hardware, technology, or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record managing products across full lifecycle (NPI through sustainment and end of life).
• Experience supporting or leading programs with Contract Manufacturer (CM) and/or Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) relationships and related governance.
• Knowledge of BOM management, configuration control, ECO/engineering change processes, and change control governance.
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