Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned New Product Project Manager to join its Product Operation team within Global Supply Chain in Bengaluru.

The role leads New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle, and Cost Management for Cisco's product portfolio from concept through production and EOL. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost objectives while driving lifecycle ownership and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in New product introduction (NPI) processes and product lifecycle management.
• Diploma/Bachelor graduate in Engineering or related field.
• Understanding elements of product cost including software.
• Proficiency in Electronics/Computer/AI field.
• Familiarity with hardware/system design, testing, and production engineering.
• Knowledge on HW and SW product lifecycle management.
• Proven success in launching multiple new products in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to rally teams to drive changes across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional teams through full product lifecycle from concept to volume production.
• Develop and communicate detailed manufacturing/prototyping schedules and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate program risks with timely mitigation plans.
• Serve as primary contact for program status and critical issues with stakeholders.
• Own all aspects of product lifecycle management and interlocks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Marketing to align goals.
• Ensure products meet cost, quality, and reliability targets at each development stage.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution using standard methodologies.

Skills

NPI & PLM experience

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Product cost understanding

Electronics/AI domain knowledge

Hardware design & test experience

Product lifecycle management

New product launches

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Meet the Team

Become part of Cisco's Product Operation team under Global Supply chain org.

We are seeking a seasoned New Product Project Manager to join our dynamic team, be a part of New Product Introduction; Product Lifecycle and Cost Management team—a high-impact group dedicated to ensuring the success, profitability, and quality of Cisco's product portfolio from initial launch to end-of-life (EOL).

As a New Product Program Manager (NPPM), you will be responsible for driving the successful introduction and ramp-up of new products from concept through production. You will partner multi-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost objectives are met. This role requires strong program management skills, technical competence, and the ability to influence and coordinate across multiple organizations.

Your Impact

• Program Leadership: Lead multi-functional teams through the full product lifecycle-from Concept, prototyping, and validation through volume production.
• Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed Mfg/Prototype schedules, achievements, and deliverables.
• Risk Management: Identify and proactively manage program risks, ensuring timely mitigation plans are in place.
• Partner Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, updates, and critical issues to stakeholders and interested parties.
• Lifecycle Ownership: Own all aspects of product lifecycle management-scope definition, BOM/POR, schedules, interlocks, communication, and sustaining handoffs.
• Multi-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
• Cost and Quality Targets: Ensure products meet established cost, quality, and reliability targets at each development stage.
• Program Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in program execution, using standard methodologies and lessons learned.

Minimum Qualifications

• You have 8+ years of experience in New product introduction (NPI) processes and product lifecycle management
• Diploma/Bachelor graduate in Engineering or related field
• Understanding elements of Product cost including SW.
• Proficiency in Electronics/Computer/AI field.
• Familiarity with hardware/system design, testing, and production engineering.
• Knowledge on HW and SW product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success in launching at least 6-8 new products within fast-paced, settings
• You are a quick learner who understands the current operational processes, tools/systems, and pain points and who can rally the team to drive changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong global program/project management background, including engagement with multiple geographic locations- preferably in EMS/OEM industry
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and influence multi-functional teams without direct authority.
• Good at Presentation and Communication. Excellent communication and follow-up skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)

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 the entire digital footprint.

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.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.