What You Will Do

• Facilitate Change
• Risk mitigation opportunities (multi-source tech assessment, component, cost variance)
• Advocate for organizational change

You will collaborate with innovative Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Finance, and Marketing teams to develop strategies and execution criteria in support of optimal business and technical outcomes.

Are you looking to take your experience to the next level with a multi-BU role? We are looking for a highly motivated NPPM GPO lead to join the Product Operations Central team. You will own and drive programs, processes (and more) which span multiple BUs.

Your ability to analyze data and processes, come up with innovative solutions and effectively and efficiently communicate plans to the team are key to your success. Your collaborative style enables you to manage both supplier performance and team expectations. Most importantly, you are leader and advocate of organizational change.

Qualifications for This Role

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 10 years NPI Program/Project experience.
• End-to-End project management experience preferred.
• AGILE Scrum and Hardware development methodology
• Business Unit experience in New Product Introduction/Product Operations with deep knowledge of the product lifecycle management process from concept to FCS
• Experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction and value engineering
• Knowledge of PLM processes, Agile PDM systems and Design Central
• Understand Hardware and Software sourcing and fulfillment strategies
• Outstanding organization skills and proven follow-through on actions and activities
• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Technical or MS degree preferred
• Knowledge of Cisco Systems commodities, their technology requirements, commonalities and differences, and how this relates to the manufacturing processes
• Resolving concerns when individuals, groups, or customers display opposing goal-directed behavior; recognizing concerns as soon as it becomes apparent; clarifying differing needs; and mapping appropriate strategies to resolve issues.
• Developing project plans and revising them as needed in response to obstacles; identifying and marshaling resources to implement plans; managing, monitoring, and communicating progress and parameters to team members and partners.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco