Silicon NPI Business Process Manager
Core
Chief operational architect responsible for standardizing and scaling Cisco's Silicon One networking silicon from tape-out through production ramp.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain process manager (semiconductor NPI)
Builds
Institutional frameworks, playbooks, governance swimlanes, and automated dashboards for Supply Chain Program Managers
Domain
Semiconductor supply chain / Silicon NPI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Semiconductor supply chain lifecycle expertise, NPI program management, process architecture & governance, RACI framework design, ERP/APS system integration, data analytics & dashboard modeling
Preferred skills
MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Engineering, advanced semiconductor technologies (ASICs, 2.5D/3D packaging), Lean Six Sigma or PMP certification, matrixed governance experience
Technologies
Kinaxis RapidResponse, Oracle/SAP, Power BI, JIRA, Confluence, SQL, Python
Responsibilities
Design and govern SOPs for prototype build planning (EVT/DVT/PVT), establish supplier forecasting mechanisms, manage closed-loop supply commits, architect multi-functional RACI matrices, define phase-gate criteria for supply chain readiness, build executive readiness dashboards, drive digital transformation of NPI planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
