Description
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.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with engineering teams on design for manufacturability and quality improvements.
The starting salary range posted for this position is $143,100.00 to $185,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits.