Description
The Cisco Supply Chain Product Operations team is looking for a motivated and skilled Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager to drive the successful introduction of new products to market.
You will lead cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring critical milestones are achieved, risks are proactively mitigated, and rigorous quality standards are upheld.
Responsibilities include:
- End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for New Product Introductions (NPI), from initial concept through to launch and post-launch support.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Facilitate seamless collaboration between Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales teams.
- Strategic Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in close partnership with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and resolve project risks and issues to ensure timely and successful delivery.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor project performance, manage budget allocations, and provide consistent status updates to stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our product lifecycle management frameworks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on product development or product lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and complex projects without direct authority within a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) methodologies and tools.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and customer management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Validated experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Prior experience within the technology or networking industry.