Cisco Product Line Program Manager (PLPM)

Vdart - Milpitas, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Milpitas, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cisco Product Line Program Manager (PLPM) is responsible for leading and managing product development programs across the Cisco portfolio. This role requires a strong background in program management and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on overseeing the full product lifecycle to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead product line programs from inception to launch, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Coordinate with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of product development initiatives.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Cisco products, including roadmap planning, development, launch, and sustainment.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements to guide product development and ensure alignment with market needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for program updates, risk management, and resolution of issues.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement strategies to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Monitor program performance, generate reports, and present insights to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, focusing on process improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Expertise in Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, 5S, SPC, Process Capabilities, Takt rate, OEE, and Kaizen events.
• Proficiency in documenting and writing SOPs, Work Instructions, and training materials.
• Strong problem-solving skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and root cause methodologies.
• Proficiency in software tools such as SolidWorks, MS Project, Minitab, AutoCAD, Smartsheet, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving significant cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Experience conducting time studies and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.