New Product Project Manager at Cisco in San Jose, CA

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026 Meet the Team We are the Cisco Silicon One™ team, and we are redefining networking silicon architecture to power the future of the internet. We believe that transformative innovation begins with an open, collaborative culture where fresh ideas, mutual trust, and shared curiosity thrive! We work in close partnership across Engineering, Quality, Test, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. We support each other through complex technical challenges, share knowledge openly, and take time to celebrate our collective milestones. When you join our team, you will find a supportive community built on collaboration, continuous learning, and shared success. Your Impact As our New Product Program Manager, you will partner with us to guide next-generation silicon from early concept and prototyping through high-volume production. You will bring clarity to complex ASIC lifecycles by aligning schedules, collaborating closely with technical leads, and ensuring our products achieve the highest standards of quality and performance. Together, we will solve exciting engineering problems and proactively address project risks before they impact delivery. You will communicate program roadmaps directly with cross-functional leadership, facilitate smooth operational handoffs, and champion continuous process improvements that help our entire team succeed! Minimum Qualifications: 7+ years of experience leading semiconductor ASIC programs from concept through volume manufacturing. Practical understanding of silicon development lifecycles, including New Product Introduction (NPI), bring-up, and qualification processes. Proven track record building alignment, communicate clearly, and lead collaborative initiatives across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ASIC/SoC development workflows and product test engineering. Familiarity with modern program management tools and frameworks (such as Jira, Smartsheet, Agile, or PMP). PMP, Agile, or similar project management knowledge (certification is a plus). SiOps 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 $143,100.00 to $185,900.00 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 about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may