Product Lifecycle Project Manager

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The application window is expected to close on: June 25, 2026.

NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Candidate must be local to the San Jose, RTP, or Austin area, as this is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in office.

The Global Process Operations (GPO) group is a core part of the Product Operations Central team, providing centralized expertise that strengthens the strategic and operational framework for Business Units (BUs) across Cisco’s product portfolio. This team partners with cross-functional leaders to define product lifecycle management (PLM) strategies, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation and transformation across NPI, sustaining, and end-to-end supply chain processes.

In this role, you will collaborate with peers, senior leaders, and functional SMEs to assess current PLM processes, define a future state vision, and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency and business performance. You will:

• Contribute to the development and execution of supply chain and PLM strategies that strengthen processes, improve efficiency, and support organizational objectives.
• Work closely with teams across Product Operations, Global Manufacturing Operations (GMO), Technology & Quality (T&Q), Engineering, and other key supply chain groups to align priorities, shape decisions, and deliver meaningful organizational impact.
• Analyze data and processes multiple functions to identify improvement opportunities and enable scalable, efficient operations.
• Champion change by advocating for innovative, future-ready solutions and guiding teams through process and policy transformations.
• Identify and mitigate operational and supply chain risks through cross-functional engagement and clear definition of key PLM processes.
• Facilitate design-thinking and business-sensing sessions to surface emerging challenges, understand BU needs, and ensure strategies are aligned with organizational goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; advanced degrees/certifications a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in PLM, NPI/Sustaining, hardware development, manufacturing operations, and/or end-to-end supply chain engineering.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a supply chain operations environment.
• Proven skills in global process design/standardization, program management, and risk identification/mitigation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and systems skills, with the ability to learn Cisco’s supply chain dynamics quickly.

• Strong collaborator with excellent communication and partner-management capabilities.
• Skilled at articulating strategies, building alignment, and driving change without formal authority.
• Highly accountable with a track record of delivering and supporting continuous improvement.
• Data-driven problem solver with strong analytical abilities and a focus on operational excellence.
• Passionate about innovation and new technologies, including AI/ML and automation in supply chain environments.

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. 

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:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* 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.