Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Project Manager

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team As a Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Project Manager at Cisco, you will serve as a critical bridge between product development, manufacturing, and global supply chain operations. In this role, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects to ensure the seamless introduction, sustainment, and end-of-life management of Cisco’s industry-leading hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for orchestrating end-to-end supply chain readiness, mitigating risk, and driving operational excellence throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the ability to influence collaborators across global organizations to deliver high-quality outcomes. Your Impact Lead and manage end-to-end supply chain projects for new product introductions (NPI) and sustaining engineering changes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines. Coordinate across cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, Planning, and Manufacturing Operations, to ensure supply chain readiness. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the product lifecycle, developing contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply. Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and budget requirements, providing clear reporting to leadership on status and critical path achievements. Drive continuous process improvements to enhance supply chain agility, reduce costs, and improve cycle times. Ensure adherence to Cisco’s quality standards, compliance requirements, and sustainability goals throughout the product lifecycle. Facilitate effective communication and conflict resolution between internal teams and external manufacturing partners. Required Qualifications Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, or a related operational role within the technology sector. Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a global environment. Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) processes and supply chain fundamentals. Advanced proficiency in data analysis, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Skills Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a relevant technical field PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification. Experience with ERP systems (specifically SAP) and PLM software (such as Agile). Deep knowledge of Cisco’s product portfolio and manufacturing ecosystem. Experience in leading Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement initiatives. Ability to navigate ambiguity and get results in a matrixed organizational structure. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, evolving environment. 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 $140,800.00 to $183,000.00 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 sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $140,800.00 - $210,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,200.00 - $186,700.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.