Job Description

Meet the Team



Become part of Cisco's Product Lifecycle and Cost Management team--a high-impact group dedicated to ensuring the success, profitability, and quality of Cisco's product portfolio from initial launch to end-of-life (EOL). Our team partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, and global operations teams to deliver innovative solutions, drive cost efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of quality across all product lines. As a collaborative and strategic team, we play a pivotal role in crafting Cisco's go-to-market and lifecycle strategy in the technology sector.



Your Impact



As a Product Lifecycle Project Manager (PLPM), you will take ownership of the end-to-end product lifecycle, influencing key decisions on strategy, execution, and delivery for Cisco's product solutions worldwide. Your leadership will ensure products are delivered on time, meet cost and quality targets, and are supported throughout their lifecycle with effective licensing, change management, and EOL planning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve partner concerns, drive cost reduction, and champion initiatives that improve gross margins and product field performance. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to impact Cisco's bottom line and operational excellence.

In this role, you will lead software release projects and licensing strategies, oversee engineering change management, product quality, and cost controls, and run sustaining issues. You will also plan and complete EOL strategies, including risk management and supply chain evaluations, while driving initiatives to optimize gross margins, cost efficiency, and product field performance through collaboration with internal and external partners.

You will be Working with:

Internal Teams: SW/HW Engineering, Product Engineers, Marketing, OPT (Operations Product Team), GSM (Global Supply Management), Services, Manufacturing Operations, Global Planning& Fulfilment, Finance. External Partners: EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) and other supply chain partners. Forums: Regular collaboration and discussions across IPT (Integrated Product Team), OPT, and Quality forums.

Minimum Qualifications



You have 3+ years of experience in cross functional BU/Operations environment. Diploma/Bachelor graduate in Engineering or related field Understanding elements of Product cost including SW. Proficiency in Electronics/Computer/AI field. Knowledge on SW product lifecycle management. Understanding supply chain of third party SW, royalty payment etc. You are a quick learner who understands the current operational processes, tools/systems, and problems and who can rally the team to inspire changes.

Preferred Qualifications



Strong global program/project management background, including engagement with multiple geographic locations. Good at Presentation and Communication. Excellent communication and follow-up skills, ability to run multiple tasks, strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Have understanding of SW industry, SaaS, Cloud delivery, SW Licensing experience process.

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.