Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Project Manager

Supply Chain Program ManagerThe Data Center Networking Team is a highly visible group dedicated to driving excellence in hardware programs. You will work closely with key hardware engineers within the Business Unit, as well as external suppliers, Global Strategic Management (GSM), and Supply Chain Finance. This collaborative environment is essential to ensuring that cost savings and gross margin performance expectations are met and fully aligned with our broader Business Unit strategy.Your Impact:As a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM), you will be the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Customer Ship (FCS). You will be accountable for the assigned product portfolio's total cost and margin management, including the execution of cost reduction programs and risk mitigation strategies for new products.Your responsibilities will include:Validating the integrity of the costed BOM and forward costing, while clearly articulating main cost drivers.Supporting Standard and Gross Margin management for both hardware and software products through value engineering, commodity analysis, and BOM optimization.Preparing the supply chain and leading ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases.Minimum Qualifications5+ years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management and New Product Introduction (NPI) within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.3+ years of experience managing Bill of Materials (BOM) and delivering Material Requirements Planning (MRP).3+ years of experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems and ERP Software (such as SAP or Oracle).3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost negotiation.Preferred Qualifications• Manufacturing Excellence: Experience in manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements.• Systems Knowledge: Knowledge of PLM processes and experience with the Agile PDM system.• Analytical & Presentation Skills: Advanced analytical capabilities and strong presentation skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders.• Communication: Strong verbal and written English communication skills.• Organizational Skills: Efficient organizational and multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.• Industry Trends: Knowledge and application of industry innovations and trends as they relate to product or program development.