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Cisco · 5 hours ago

Project Specialist I (Intern) United States

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$44K/yr - $185K/yr

Cisco is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. As a Project Specialist Intern, you will leverage project management skills to drive business improvements and support the project lifecycle, collaborating with teams to optimize processes and achieve strategic initiatives.

Communications InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Project management fundamentalsQuantitative analysisQualitative analysisChange managementProcess improvementCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganization skillsTime management

Required

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

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

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

4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use

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

Company

Cisco

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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.

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