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Product Lifecycle Program Manager (hybrid) - 2020746

Cisco

RemoteSan Jose, California, USStaff
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Location
San Jose, California, US
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Staff
Posted
11h ago

Skills

Agile

About this role

The application window is expected to close on: 09/04/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Product Lifecycle Program Manager (hybrid) - 2020746 *hybrid role requires work activity on site a few days each week, specific days TBD Meet the Team Our team is a high-performing, collaborative collective united by a mandate for innovation and operational excellence. We cultivate a culture rooted in strategic transparency, intellectual rigor, and continuous professional evolution, where diverse perspectives are leveraged to drive complex problem-solving. Our mission— Think Really Big, Play to Win, Drive Durable Growth —serves as the foundation for everything we do. We offer a sophisticated environment designed for leaders who are committed to challenging the status quo, championing disruptive ideas, and delivering high-impact, scalable results. Joining this team means contributing to a meaningful legacy where individual leadership directly influences our collective success.

Your Impact

We are seeking a seasoned Product Lifecycle Program Manager (PLPM) to provide strategic leadership over global cost management and the end-to-end product lifecycle from inception to End-of-Life (EOL). This is a high-visibility, senior-level role that requires the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders—including Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, and Executive Leadership—to align on strategy and execution for a portfolio of complex product solutions. You will be responsible for defining and implementing the frameworks that ensure operational efficiency and market competitiveness across our global manufacturing footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Cost Management & Lifecycle Oversight: Serve as the primary architect for end-to-end product lifecycle strategy, driving rigorous cost management protocols from launch through EOL to ensure sustained profitability. Engineering Change Governance: Provide authoritative oversight for Engineering Change Management, ensuring seamless technical transitions and minimal operational disruption. Product Quality & Financial Stewardship: Maintain stringent control over product quality benchmarks and cost structures, ensuring alignment with organizational financial targets. Complex Problem Resolution: Lead the mitigation of critical sustaining issues, including line-stop resolutions, CAP account management, AVL optimization, and continuous manufacturing process improvement. EOL Strategy & Orchestration: Direct the development and execution of holistic EOL strategies, partnering with integrated product teams to ensure smooth sunsetting of legacy solutions. Enterprise Risk Management: Oversee proactive risk assessment, including multi-source technology evaluation, component-level analysis, cost variance mitigation, and comprehensive supply chain reviews throughout the lifecycle. Field Performance & Margin Optimization: Lead strategic action planning for product field performance and spearhead initiatives to drive continuous improvement in gross margins.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain management within the high-tech sector. Proven track record in complex Program Management and executive-level stakeholder management. Deep expertise in supply chain dynamics, specifically within high-tech environments, product costing, and sophisticated margin analysis. Advanced knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and sustaining product support Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management and/or MBA Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification. High proficiency in Agile methodologies and advanced MSFT tools. Extensive experience in the high-tech electronics industry and large-scale

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