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Product Lifecycle Management roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. PLM positions typically meet specialty occupation criteria because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field.
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INTRODUCTION
The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026. This position will be a hybrid role based in our San Jose, CA office.
Meet the team
The Energy Networking System Team is new and highly visible group dedicated to driving innovative energy management and power distribution solutions developed to improve sustainability, efficiency, and reliability in data centers, smart buildings, and IT infrastructure. You will work closely with key hardware engineers within the Business Unit, as well as external suppliers, Global Supply Management (GSM), and Supply Chain Finance. This collaborative environment is crucial to ensuring that product portfolio readiness, 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 serve as the primary driver for supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency for all hardware programs from pre-concept through First Hardware Ship (FHS), holding accountability for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost and margin management, cost optimization programs, and risk mitigation. You will validate the integrity of costed BOMs and forward costing to articulate main cost drivers, support standard and gross margin management through commodity analysis, and BOM optimization, and lead ramp plans to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between prototype and early production phases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management or an equivalent field.
- Previous experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction, and value engineering.
- Applied experience in understanding, analyzing, and managing product Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures.
- Experience with root cause analysis and complex problem-solving within a technical (manufacturing) environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements.
- Knowledge of PLM processes and experience with the Agile PDM system.
- Analytical capabilities and strong presentation skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Efficient organizational and multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge and application of industry innovations and trends as they relate to product or program development.
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 $124,800.00 to $157,900.00 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 be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 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. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$124,800.00 - $181,600.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$111,000.00 - $161,600.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent in a field directly related to PLM work. If you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive PLM experience, USCIS may recognize that as the equivalent of a master's degree for I-140 purposes.
Document your PLM scope before PERM advertising begins
PERM requires employers to define a specific minimum requirement. Gather evidence of the systems you've administered, the product data management platforms you've used, and any change-management or bill-of-materials ownership that distinguishes your role from a general project manager.
Target manufacturers and OEMs with active PERM histories
Companies in aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing file PERM applications for PLM roles far more often than software startups do. Prioritize employers whose engineering and operations divisions already run structured PERM programs rather than those sponsoring their first case.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter job listings by EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship to surface PLM roles at employers with documented sponsorship programs. Migrate Mate aggregates PERM disclosure data so you can identify which companies actively sponsor roles in your product domain.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your PLM job title and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV wages for your SOC code before you negotiate, so your accepted salary clears the PERM threshold without renegotiation later.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing if your priority date allows
If your country of birth and the EB-2 or EB-3 category have a current priority date when your I-140 is approved, ask your employer to file the I-485 concurrently. This lets you work and travel on a pending adjustment rather than staying tied to a single employer through the entire wait.
Green Card Product Lifecycle Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Product Lifecycle Management roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most PLM roles qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on your degree level and the employer's minimum requirements. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical discipline. Your employer's PERM application defines which category applies to your specific position.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for PLM professionals?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and has no lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 level. The PERM process requires your employer to run a formal recruitment campaign to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, which adds three to six months before the I-140 petition stage even begins. The payoff is a direct path to lawful permanent residency.
How long does the full EB-2 or EB-3 green card process take for a PLM role?
Plan for 18 to 36 months from PERM filing to an approved I-140 for most applicants. If your country of birth has a backlogged priority date, the wait for an available visa number extends further. Nationals of India and China face the longest backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3. Your employer should file the PERM as early as possible so your priority date is established before the backlog grows.
Where can I find PLM jobs at employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search PLM job listings filtered specifically by EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers with verified PERM filing histories, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already run successful sponsorship programs for roles in product management, engineering operations, or supply chain rather than starting from scratch with employers who have no sponsorship experience.
Can my employer use the O*NET occupation profile to support a PLM PERM application?
O*NET provides occupational data including typical education requirements, tasks, and skills for PLM-adjacent roles such as Industrial Engineers and Management Analysts. Employers and attorneys sometimes reference O*NET profiles to help establish that a position qualifies as a specialty occupation and to align the PERM job description with recognized industry requirements. It does not replace the DOL's prevailing wage determination but it can strengthen the supporting documentation.