Product Lifecycle & NPI Project Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

RSU eligibility

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Product Lifecycle Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of products from introduction through end-of-life.

You will coordinate across product operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to meet lifecycle objectives and cost targets. The role emphasizes strong collaboration with suppliers, BOM management, and strategic sourcing to ensure supply continuity and sustainability compliance.

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.

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.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier collaboration

Cost negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Communication

Design for manufacturability

Quality improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

PLM systems

ERP software (SAP/Oracle)

BOM management

MRP

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Product Lifecycle Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of products from introduction through end-of-life.

You will coordinate across product operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to meet lifecycle objectives and cost targets. The role emphasizes strong collaboration with suppliers, BOM management, and strategic sourcing to ensure supply continuity and sustainability compliance.