Manufacturing Operations Product Program Manager

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 07/14/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team The Manufacturing Operations team is the driving force behind the planning and execution of Cisco’s Operating Plan across our global manufacturing network. We provide the critical connection between Demand Planning and our Business Units to ensure seamless alignment with key business drivers. Our team focuses on optimizing inventory and buffer levels, managing the buffer process, and executing strategic product transitions. By leveraging deep analytics and scenario planning, we empower data-driven decision-making that directly impacts Cisco's market share and operational efficiency. Join us to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and shape the future of our product lifecycle management. Your Impact As a Manufacturing Operations Product Program Manager, you will drive the orchestration of Cisco’s Operating Plan across our manufacturing network, playing a pivotal role in connecting Demand Planning with Business Units to align critical business drivers. You will assist Product Planning and Fulfillment (PPF) teams with the Buffer process, serving as a key interface to the Inventory and Central Services teams. By developing and tracking full-stack buffer levels, driving inventory sizing, and managing aging Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory, you will ensure supply-demand alignment and support informed decision-making. Your leadership in orchestrating Quarterly Operations Planning Team (OPT) strategic plans, conducting scenario planning, and executing Project ID (PID) segmentation strategies will directly influence Cisco's operational efficiency. Furthermore, you will own planning strategies for product lifecycle management and product transitions, perform key analytics to support business sensing and market share trends, and facilitate critical OPT and BU planning meetings. Through your strategic stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration, you will ensure our supply chain remains resilient, agile, and aligned with our broader business objectives. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of proven experience in end-to-end supply chain operations, including manufacturing and product lifecycle management Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, high-impact portfolio exceeding $1B in annual revenue Strong experience in demand and buffer planning, including development and management of full-stack buffer strategies Expertise in inventory management and excess & obsolete (E&O) processes, including inventory sizing, scrap analysis, and execution of product transitions Proven experience in supply chain operations, program management, or business planning within a high-tech or manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications Background in scenario planning and strategic planning, with the ability to model performance under varying business conditions and anticipate long-term impacts of decisions Experience in business sensing and market share analysis, with the ability to translate insights into actionable supply chain strategies Familiarity with developing and executing PID segmentation strategies Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning forums and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and drive execution across organizational boundaries to achieve business goals Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive end-to-end supply chain decisions Broad understanding of customers, markets, product portfolios, business models, and macroeconomic dynamics, with the ability to connect insights across domain Effective thought leadership and relationship-building skills that enable strategic business outcomes Confidence and executive presence to own decisions and influence business partners at all levels MBA or advanced degree preferred 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $119,100.00 to $151,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position 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 certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 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 determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for