New Product Program Manager - Optics - Cisco (California)
What You’ll Do
You will lead and program manage the development and release to manufacturing of creative silicon photonics products. The NPPM is responsible for handling the product lifecycle from pre-concept commit to FCS. You will partner with Optics BUs and Engineering and will lead a cross functional Supply Chain Operations teams to deliver optical transceiver modules. You will be accountable to meet time to market requirements, product cost targets, yield goals, and volume ramp plans.
Who You’ll Work With
The NPPM partners with the BU, Engineering, and Operations functions. You will work with a cross functional team in Product Operations and across SCO functions including Technology & Quality, Global Manufacturing & Logistics, Global Supplier Management, and Global Planning.
Who You Are
You are an authority in the manufacturing and supply chain management of optics and opto-electronic assemblies. You are a leader who steers a cross functional team to achieve a common set of goals. You possess:
* Outstanding program management skills
* Deep experience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve results by identifying and aligning to shared goals, priorities, and dedications. Able to hold peers, partners, and yourself accountable.
* Understanding of optical product design and development methodologies.
* Understanding of silicon photonics technology.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to lead teams to tackle sophisticated technical and business problems.
* Ability to influence key partners, senior leaders, and external partners.
Our Minimum Qualifications for This Role
* 8-10 years minimum experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or product development
* Typically requires BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
* Experience working on new product introductions with manufacturers, suppliers, and product development teams
Who We Are
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