Product Lifecycle New Product Program Manager – Silicon Photonics (Wafer/Component Level)(Remote) at Cisco | San Jose, CA | $160K/yr – $202K/yr

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

San Jose, CA (Remote)

$160K/yr – $202K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the end-to-end development and mass production readiness of silicon photonic components, focusing on NPI, schedule, cost, yield, and cross-team alignment with engineering and business units.

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver wafer-level and component-level photonic devices from concept to FPS.
Manage time-to-market, cost targets, wafer yield, and volume ramp plans across manufacturing, packaging, and test.
Coordinate with Silicon Photonics BUs, PLM, and engineering to synchronize design, fabrication, and supply-chain activities.

Job Description

Lead and program manage the development and release to manufacturing of creative silicon photonic components. The NPPM is responsible for handling the product lifecycle from pre-concept commit to First Production Shipment (FPS) of these 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.

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

10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan.

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