Engineering Project Specialist I

Cisco

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$95,800–$139,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 30, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $118k
$83k most similar roles pay here $217k

This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $140,000–$204,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cisco

Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 178 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Engineering Project Specialist I

Engineering Project Specialist I will join the project management team to drive business efficiency by tying project results to core goals. This role involves leading the development and implementation process of products and services by coordinating cross-functional projects from concept through release. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing project plans, monitoring budgets, performing risk analysis, identifying resources, and managing trade-offs regarding scope and schedule. The candidate will navigate the product development lifecycle and engineering processes, including requirements analysis, build, coding, and xDVT. Essential skills include strong communication, organization, time management, and a solid understanding of an engineering or technical domain for program management purposes. This role solves operational problems within the technology industry by ensuring projects are delivered on schedule while providing technical support and direction to cross-functional partners throughout the entire project lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development and implementation process for products and services from concept to release.
  • Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and results while monitoring budget and spending.
  • Apply knowledge of product development lifecycles and engineering processes like requirements analysis and coding.
  • Identify necessary resources, define major project roles, and conduct risk analysis to identify dependencies.
  • Acquire budgetary estimates to support financial and material resource planning.
  • Provide technical support and direction to team members while managing progress against established plans.
  • Facilitate trade-off discussions regarding scope and schedule and report status updates to management.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in Project Management or a related field is required (completed within the past 3 years or expected within 12 months).
  • Proven leadership through roles in student organizations or major extracurricular activities.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent spelling and grammar in all communications.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organization skills (preferred).
  • Ability to be a collaborative problem solver (preferred).
  • Strong curiosity about the business and operations side of the technology industry (preferred).
  • Solid understanding of an engineering or technical domain for program management purposes (preferred).

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