Engineering Project Specialist I (Full Time) - United States

Cisco • San Jose, CA

9d • $85,400 - $139,700 • Remote

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. 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 insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• paid time away
• 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
• paid vacation time
• sick time off
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses
• performance-based incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level