Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager

Cisco; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle for New Product Introductions (NPI), from concept through launch and post-launch support.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, while managing risks, tracking performance, and driving continuous improvements to our product lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 5-10 years of project management experience in product development or lifecycle management.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong knowledge of PLM methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer management skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales.
• Strategic Planning: Define scope, objectives, and deliverables with senior leadership.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and address risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor budgets and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements across product lifecycle management.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

PLM methodologies

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Meet the Team

Our team is a dynamic and collaborative group united by a shared passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of open communication, mutual respect, and continuous learning, where every voice is valued and encouraged to contribute. Our mission is Think Really Big, Play to Win, Drive Durable Growth. What truly makes us an exciting place to work is our dedication to pushing boundaries, embracing new ideas, and celebrating both individual achievements and collective successes. We offer a stimulating environment where you can grow your career, make a real impact, and be part of something truly meaningful.

Meet the Team

Our team is a dynamic and collaborative group united by a shared passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of open communication, mutual respect, and continuous learning, where every voice is valued and encouraged to contribute. Our mission is Think Really Big, Play to Win, Drive Durable Growth. What truly makes us an exciting place to work is our dedication to pushing boundaries, embracing new ideas, and celebrating both individual achievements and collective successes. We offer a stimulating environment where you can grow your career, make a real impact, and be part of something truly meaningful.

Your Impact

Responsibilities

• 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 toS takeholders.
• 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.

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.