Project Specialist I (Full-Time) - United States

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Meet the Team

Project management has never been more vital to our organization. You'll play an integral role in the business tying project outcomes to business goals, resulting in better market positioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and strive for business efficiency. You will be involved in the definition, planning, management, and deliverables of various projects.

Your Impact

Execute project management skill sets and methodologies to address long-term opportunities that impact and improve the business

Assist in all project management cycles, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, forecast market trends, to identify risks and issues and work toward innovation and operational success

Identify process gaps and process implementation planning

Support and further build change management processes

Collaborate with partners to provide innovative solutions to optimize internal and external processes, policies, protocols, and tools that will enable the best cost, quality, and delivery of Cisco products

Who You Are

You show strong communication and collaboration skills with a real passion for solving problems

You have excellent organization and time management skills

You are a n excellent communicator and a collaborative problem-solver

You are interested in the business and operations side of the technology industry

Minimum Qualifications

Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelors + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include : Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, etc.

Self-Starter : Proven track record of initiating and leading projects, such as starting organizations, conferences, competitions, or publications, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit and initiative.

Leadership Experience : Demonstrated leadership abilities through roles in student organizations, or significant involvement in extracurricular activities.

Strong Attention to Detail : Exceptional spelling and grammar skills, ensuring high-quality and error-free content in all communications.

Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship.

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.