New Product Project Manager

UABU is a part of the Cisco Enterprise Networking business unit. We develop the networking products, software and solutions that Service Providers need to reduce cost and complexity, grow revenue and secure their networks. Our worldwide customers include national and local carriers/telcos, video, cable, internet service, media, web and over-the-top (OTT) service providers. In this role, you will engage with the Engineering product team and lead manufacturing cross-functional teams.

The UABU team is searching for Project Manager for New Product Introductions (NPPM) role. The NPPM is the accountable team leader for overall coordination of product line introduction with heavy emphasis on all development activities from pre-concept commit to Time To Quality and Volume (TTQV). Additional responsibilities include:

• Partner with HW/SW Engineering, Marketing, Global Supply Management, Compliance, Product Ops Central, Global Manufacturing Ops, Quality, and Contract Manufacturing (CM) teams to ensure smooth NPI launch.
• Handle Product Transition, alternate component qualifications, and New Product Launches in Supply Chain space.
• Partner with ASIC Engineering, HW/SW Engineering, Marketing to develop product development schedule and timeline.
• Leads manufacturing multi-functional team to ensure that performance metrics for scope, cost, quality and Time To Market (TTM) are met.
• Build and implement action plan and fulfillment strategy with the integrated product team based on input received from engineering and marketing.
• Drive prototype and pilot builds, including cost and quality expectations. Reviews and influences manufacturing capacity/capability, design stability, and risk planning.
• Coordinates and prioritizes risk mitigation strategies (multi-source tech assessment, component, cost variance, supply chain review, and input).
• Ramp up multiple Manufacturing sites & global Demand fulfillment sites.

Your ability to see the big picture, craft and implement plans and processes and optimally communicate across teams are key to your success. Your collaborative style enables you to lead and coordinate a product line introduction while never compromising quality.

• BA/BS degree or equivalent training.
• 2 years experience in a technical Program management role (E.g New Product Introduction (NPI) PM, Engineering PM, Supply Chain PM, or Product Life-cycle PM).
• Successful track record in risk management/risk mitigation strategies.

• Masters in technical field or MBA.
• Experience with ASIC development & qualification process.
• Experience of working in a NPI manufacturing environment with Contract Manufacturers.

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