Cisco · 9 hours ago
Director, Product Operations
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$219K/yr - $278K/yr
15+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that is redefining networking silicon and setting new industry standards. They are seeking a seasoned Semiconductor Product Operations Leader to build and manage a high-performance team and ensure operational excellence across the full ASIC product lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Build, manage, and develop a team of Program Managers and Supply Chain Program Managers focused on ASIC NPI (New Product Introduction) programs through full product Lifecycle: Proto to Production
Drive end-to-end program execution for complex ASIC operations, ensuring supply chain readiness, milestone clarity, and robust phase-gate governance
Champion process improvements, automation, and AI to streamline and scale ASIC operational management. Oversee tooling, dashboards, and workflow transparency
Own all aspects of product lifecycle management-scope definition, BOM/POR, schedules, interlocks, communication, and sustaining handoffs
Coordinate with Development, Engineering, and matrixed teams to resolve dependencies and drive accelerated outcomes
Provide transparent, strategic updates to all levels of leadership, escalating key decisions, risks, and program status crisply
Monitor adherence to Plan of Record (POR), manage changes, and ensure alignment with schedule, quality, and cost targets
Define roles and responsibilities within a complex ASIC development environment
Build trust, remove roadblocks, and develop a culture of team success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or Master's with equivalent experience
15+ years of professional experience (10+ with Master's) in semiconductor, silicon, or ASIC domains
8+ years in program management, leading multi-functional semiconductor programs from concept to production
Black Belt in Six Sigma or equivalent process innovation/management
Familiarity with workflow and product data management tools
Preferred
Hands-on knowledge of silicon/system development flows: architecture, design, verification, product/test engineering, and lifecycle management
Familiarity with hardware/system design, testing, and production engineering
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
Proven executive-level engagement and issue resolution capabilities
Advanced risk identification, problem-solving, and decision-making skills aligned with customer and business strategy
Experience in phase-gate program governance across development, validation, qualification, sample delivery, and production release
PMP/Scrum Master certification a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
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
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
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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