Project Specialist I (Intern) United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

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. This role may be eligible for remote work in the United States depending on business needs and hiring manager approval 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 The successful candidate will leverage project management skills and methodologies to drive long-term business improvements and strategic initiatives. This role will support all phases of the project lifecycle, including conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, forecasting market trends, and identifying risks and opportunities to enable innovation and operational excellence. The candidate will identify process gaps, develop and execute implementation plans, and strengthen change management practices. In collaboration with cross-functional partners, this role will deliver innovative solutions that optimize processes, policies, protocols, and tools to achieve the best cost, quality, and delivery outcomes for Cisco products. You show strong communication and collaboration skills with a real passion for solving problems You have excellent organization and time management skills You are process oriented with drive to simplify/improve process You possess effective time-management skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College), or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include: Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related program or other academic certification.
Possess a solid foundational understanding of project management fundamentals and methodologies.
Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.
You show strong communication and collaboration skills with a real passion for solving problems
You have excellent organization and time management skills
You are process oriented with drive to simplify/improve process
You possess effective time-management skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments

Responsibilities

Leverage project management skills and methodologies to drive long-term business improvements and strategic initiatives.
Support all phases of the project lifecycle, including conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, forecasting market trends, and identifying risks and opportunities to enable innovation and operational excellence.
Identify process gaps, develop and execute implementation plans, and strengthen change management practices.
Deliver innovative solutions that optimize processes, policies, protocols, and tools to achieve the best cost, quality, and delivery outcomes for Cisco products.

Benefits

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.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
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.