Product Lifecycle Project Manager

Cisco

Project Manager leading product lifecycle management initiatives for Cisco's networking solutions. Engaging with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product introduction and quality assurance.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeAustin • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,400 - $128,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing New Product Introductions (NPI) and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful product transitions and launches. Proficient in risk management and developing fulfillment strategies in collaboration with engineering and marketing teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

New Product Introduction (NPI) ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipRisk Management StrategiesASIC Development & QualificationSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProduct Life-Cycle ManagementManufacturing Capacity PlanningCost Variance AnalysisQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS DegreeMasters in Technical Field or MBA

Industry Keywords

Contract ManufacturingProduct Development ScheduleTime To Market (TTM)Prototype BuildsSupply Ramp Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with the Engineering product team and lead manufacturing cross-functional teams
Partner with HW/SW Engineering, Marketing, Global Supply Management, Compliance, Product Ops Central, Global Manufacturing Ops, Quality, and Contract Manufacturing (CM) teams to ensure smooth NPI launch
Manage Product Transition, alternate component qualifications, and New Product Launches in Supply Chain space
Partner with ASIC Engineering, HW/SW Engineering, Marketing to develop product development schedule and timeline
Manage product transfers & supply ramp at alternate Manufacturing (PCBA) sites
Leads manufacturing cross-functional team to ensure that performance metrics for scope, cost, quality and Time To Market (TTM) are met
Develop and implement action plan and fulfillment strategy with the coordinated product team based on input received from engineering and marketing
Drive prototype and pilot builds, including cost, quality, delivery expectations.
Reviews and influences manufacturing capacity/capability, design stability, and risk planning.
Coordinates and prioritizes risk mitigation strategies (multi-source tech assessment, component, cost variance, supply chain review, and input).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires BA/BS degree or equivalent training plus three years experience in a technical Program management role (E.g New Product Introduction (NPI) PM, Engineering PM, Supply Chain PM, or Product Life-cycle PM)
Demonstrated experience leading with cross-functional impact.
Preferred Qualifications Masters in technical field or MBA.
Experience with ASIC development & qualification process.
Experience of working in a NPI manufacturing environment with Contract Manufacturers.
Successful track record in risk management/risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
additional paid time away may be requested
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer