Project Specialist I (Full-Time) - United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

1d•$70,700 - $117,200•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 Leveraging your strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, you execute proven project management methodologies to drive long-term opportunities that improve and transform the business. Your passion for problem-solving, combined with excellent time management, enables you to support all phases of the project lifecycle—from quantitative and qualitative analysis to forecasting market trends—identifying risks, closing process gaps, and championing innovation and operational excellence. You proactively assist in process implementation planning and support the evolution of change management practices. By working closely with partners, you apply your keen interest in business and technology operations to develop innovative solutions. Your efforts optimize internal and external processes, policies, and tools, ensuring the best possible cost, quality, and delivery outcomes for Cisco products. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Execute proven project management methodologies to drive long-term opportunities that improve and transform the business.
Support all phases of the project lifecycle—from quantitative and qualitative analysis to forecasting market trends—identifying risks, closing process gaps, and championing innovation and operational excellence.
Proactively assist in process implementation planning and support the evolution of change management practices.
Optimize internal and external processes, policies, and tools, ensuring the best possible 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.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 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.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.

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