Product Lifecycle New Product Program Manager – Silicon Photonics (Wafer/Component Level)(Remote)

Cisco is seeking a Product Lifecycle New Product Program Manager for their Silicon Photonics group to lead the development and release of silicon photonic components. This role involves managing the product lifecycle from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality and efficiency in optics manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and program manage the development and release to manufacturing of creative silicon photonic components
• Partner with Silicon Photonics Business Units (BUs), Product Line Management (PLM), and Engineering teams
• Lead a cross-functional team from Cisco Silicon Photonics Operations to deliver wafer-level and component-level silicon photonic devices
• Be accountable to meet time-to-market requirements, component cost targets, wafer yield goals, and volume ramp plans for these foundational elements
• You are an authority in the manufacturing and supply chain management of silicon photonic components, including wafer fabrication and assembly processes
• Extraordinary program management skills, with a focus on NPI for semiconductor/photonic components
• Leading cross-functional teams to achieve results by identifying and aligning to shared goals, priorities, and dedications. Able to hold peers, partners, and yourself accountable
• Understanding of silicon photonic component design and development methodologies, including Process Design Kits (PDKs) and foundry processes
• In-depth understanding of silicon photonics technology, wafer fabrication processes (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition), and component-level packaging and test
• Strong analytical skills and ability to lead teams to solve complex technical and business problems related to wafer processing, yield enhancement, and component characterization
• Ability to influence key partners, senior leaders, and external partners, including semiconductor foundries and assembly houses

Requirements:

• 10+ years minimum experience in supply chain, semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, component development, or product development
• Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) degree in Engineering (Electrical, Materials, Optical) or equivalent experience
• Experience working on new product introductions with semiconductor manufacturers, external foundries, assembly suppliers, and product development teams, specifically for silicon photonics components