Program Manager - Silicon Manufacturing

Cisco Supply Chain plays a critical role delivering profitable growth and strategic outcomes for Cisco's customers, shareholders, and business units. Our highly engaged organization excels in a fast-paced environment, continually transforming the way we work to be one step ahead of the ever-changing world around us. Component Central Operations (CCO) enables the Components Business to achieve world-class Silicon & Optical operations by leading end-to-end process improvements and digital transformation, leveraging portfolio management, data & security, and architecture expertise. We drive execution to achieve business outcomes enabling Components Operations to maximize revenue, margin, & deliver world class products in a cost effective and efficient manner.

How We Impact The Business

• Leverage innovative technology to deliver best-in-class supply chain solutions
• Increase data transparency and granularity to deliver data driven insights to enable fit for purpose solutions
• Deliver customer value proposition through industry leading supply chain strategies and portfolio management
• Lead business process excellence initiatives to drive out waste and build lean operations

You will be a key part of the Components Central Operations (CCO) team, working with business leaders in CCO, Component Business Manufacturing (CBM), Supply Chain Transformation (SCT), and the larger Supply Chain Organization (SCO). The teams work collaboratively to set the supply chain strategies, craft and drive the target business architecture, enable and scale operation activities through detailed program execution. These multi-functional teams work across all tracks within Supply Chain and externally to other corporate functions to advance the transformation capabilities of Cisco and our customers.

As a CCO Program Manager, you will lead the Manufacturing execution for Components. The responsibilities include coordinating the planning and initiation of programs at various levels of completion, monitor progress and schedules of Silicon Manufacturing, communicate with project & program partners, implement according to PMO framework, develop portfolio status reports, etc.

Responsibilities Include

You are a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager with expertise in Fabless Silicon Manufacturing to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep industry knowledge and technical proficiency for fabless silicon manufacturing operations, coupled with Program Management expertise.

• Portfolio Management: Handling end to end Components Silicon Manufacturing portfolio by ensuring execution and reporting out in high-value meeting cadences with partners
• Change Management: Leading change initiatives, effectively communicating changes, addressing concerns, and ensuring smooth transitions
• Program Management: Oversee Components programs, focusing on scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating assets, and monitoring progress to ensure successful execution and delivery
• Communications: Manage communication plan including setting expectations, internal and external communications
• Stakeholder Partnership: Align with both technical and business teams to drive improvement to processes and procedures
• Performance Measurement and Reporting: Develop performance metrics, monitor key performance indicators and generate reports to effectively track progress, evaluate outcomes, and make informed decisions based on data

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Portfolio & Program Management
• Industry experience with fabless silicon manufacturing. Includes: silicon design, manufacturing process, supply chain dynamics, and industry-specific technologies
• Experience in various Program Execution Methodologies (Agile & Waterfall)

Preferred

• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and analytical skills
• Proficient on Excel, Power Point, data storytelling and process design
• Experience working with cross functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of leadership, motivation, autonomy in work, and organizational skills required
• Ability to deliver on multiple and competing programs/projects
• Nice to Have: PMP Certification, Monday.com experience

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