Product Lifecycle Project Manager (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid role based in the US, requiring three days a week in the Cisco office.

About the Team

UABU is part of the Cisco Enterprise Networking business unit. We develop the networking products, software, and solutions that Service Providers need to reduce cost and complexity, grow revenue, and secure their networks. Our worldwide customers include national and local carriers/telcos, video, cable, internet service, media, web, and over-the-top (OTT) service providers.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Supply Chain space.
• Partner with ASIC Engineering, HW/SW Engineering, and Marketing to develop product development schedules and timelines.
• Manage product transfers and supply ramp at alternate Manufacturing (PCBA) sites.
• Lead manufacturing cross-functional teams to ensure performance metrics for scope, cost, quality, and Time To Market (TTM) are met.
• Develop and implement action plans and fulfillment strategies with the coordinated product team based on input from engineering and marketing.
• Drive prototype and pilot builds, including cost, quality, and delivery expectations. Review and influence manufacturing capacity/capability, design stability, and risk planning.
• Coordinate and prioritize risk mitigation strategies (multi-source tech assessment, component, cost variance, supply chain review, and input).
• Ramp up multiple manufacturing sites and global demand fulfillment sites.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent training plus three years of 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

• Master’s in a technical field or MBA.
• Experience with ASIC development and qualification process.
• Experience working in an NPI manufacturing environment with Contract Manufacturers.
• Successful track record in risk management and risk mitigation strategies.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era—and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across their entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Our worldwide network of doers and experts means 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.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $101,400.00 to $128,500.00 for new hires 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 specific locations is:

• New York City Metro Area: $122,200.00 - $177,900.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $108,700.00 - $158,400.00

For quota-based sales roles, the ranges include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest following continued employment.
• Paid time off:
  • 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.
  • Non-exempt employees: 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period.
  • Exempt employees: Flexible vacation time off with no defined limit (subject to business limitations).
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours carried forward.
  • Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues.
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies.
• For sales roles: Performance-based incentive pay split between quota and non-quota components.