Engineering Project Lead: Cross-Functional Delivery & Impact

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks an Engineering Project Specialist to lead the development and implementation of products and services. You will coordinate cross-functional projects from concept to release, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives in the technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed within the last 3 years or expected within 12 months.
• Education/work experience in Project Management or related field.
• Proven leadership through student organizations or extracurricular activities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent spelling and grammar in communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, define, and implement project plans, schedules and results.
• Monitor projects from initiation through delivery, including budgeting.
• Analyze information and resolve straightforward business problems.
• Apply understanding of product development lifecycle and engineering processes to projects.
• Identify resources, define major roles, and conduct risk analysis.
• Establish relationships with team and cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate progress, discuss scope trade-offs, and report status to management.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organization & time management

Problem solving

Business acumen

Engineering/technical domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks an Engineering Project Specialist to lead the development and implementation of products and services. You will coordinate cross-functional projects from concept to release, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives in the technology landscape.