Engineering Project Specialist I (Full Time) - United States
About The Position
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 accepted until further notice. Meet the Team Project management has never been more critical to our organization. You'll play an integral role in the business, tying project results 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 results of various projects. Your Impact As an Engineering Project Specialist, you will lead the development and implementation process of our products and services. You will coordinate cross-functional projects from concept to release, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months).
- Qualifying education and work experience should be in Project Management or a related field.
- Proven leadership through roles in student organizations or major extracurricular activities.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent spelling and grammar in all communications.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a passion for solving problems.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Proven ability to be a collaborative problem solver.
- Strong curiosity about business and operations side of the technology industry.
- Solid understanding of an engineering/technical domain for the purposes of program management.
Responsibilities
- Develop, define, and implement project plans, schedules, and results.
- Monitor projects from initiation through delivery, including planning schedules and running budget/spending.
- Participate in the solution of straightforward business problems regarding operations, products, and services.
- Analyze information and check for understanding using standard procedures.
- Apply your understanding of the product development lifecycle and engineering processes (e.g., requirements analysis, build, coding, xDVT ) to your projects.
- Identify needed resources, define major project roles, and conduct risk analysis to identify project dependencies.
- Acquire budgetary estimates to support financial and material resource planning.
- Establish relationships with your team and identify the right partners for cross-functional engagement.
- Assign and lead progress, providing pivotal technical support and direction.
- Coordinate progress against established plans, facilitate trade-off discussions regarding scope and schedule, and report status to management.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 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
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 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 (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
