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.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with engineering teams on design for manufacturability and quality improvements.

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Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

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Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

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.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$143,100.00 - $213,800.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$130,300.00 - $189,600.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.