Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Project Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 05/13/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . About the Role If you are looking to be a contributor to the forefront of innovation and want your work to drive the future of connectivity, this is your chance to join a passionate, world-class team. As a Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Program Manager within Optics Operations at Cisco, you will play a vital role in managing product data and lifecycle processes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product changes, maintain data integrity, and support global manufacturing partners. Job Requirements Operate and support Product Data Management (PDM) systems, ensuring accurate and timely processing of change requests (ECO, MCO, Deviations, etc.). Maintain the Approved Vendor List and create Supplier Process Change Notifications. Create part numbers and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures. Ensure timely implementation of changes with global manufacturing partners using a closed-loop system. Analyze data, generate reports and metrics, and perform data integrity audits in PDM and ERP systems. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Document Control processes. Provide general PDM support and training to users and assist Supply Chain as needed. Who You Are A hands-on supply chain professional with experience supporting product development and product data projects. An effective communicator, enthusiastic team player and problem solver who drives positive results. Experienced in implementing new products and managing them throughout their lifecycle within Engineering or Operations. Ambitious, creative, and a self-starter. Who You’ll Work With You’ll be part of a small close-knit team and will collaborate with various teams throughout the cross functional organization. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 8 years of product lifecycle management experience. Strong knowledge of engineering and manufacturing product structures (items, BOMs, routings). Expertise in change management, BOM management, PLM, and ERP systems. Experience with Omnify Empower PLM is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment You are results oriented, ambitious, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities. 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $108,700.00 to $137,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details ... (truncated, view full listing at source)