Project Specialist (New Grad)

Job Description

We drive innovation to propel business transformation while maintaining operational quality.We are AcceleratorsWe accelerate digital solutions to generate cost savings and efficiency gains for enterprise growth and success.We are TransformersAs customer zero, we transform the customer experience by being our own customer first with agility, quality, and security, we continuously deliver business outcomes for our clients.Project Specialist Product OpsDefinition: Open Source Software Technology license evaluator and authorization specialist with strong Product Engineering and components integration backgroundProvide technical guidance to engineers and business decision-makers on architectural and source selection matters including buy vs. build vs. reuse based upon knowledge of software development practices as well as open source licensing.Review, evaluate, and approve of SW engineering requests for use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), primarily evaluating inbound technology licenses for use in Cisco products.Give approval decisions based on legal and technical criteria for use of FOSS products, as well as outbound contributions and the audit of mandatory redistributions for alignment to our license obligations.Contribute to the development of project goals, schedules and resource planning.Evaluate and recommend different ways you can use the component in the product.Top skills required:Python (hands-on programming)Opensource licenses knowledgeTeam player with can-do attitudeSQL knowledge (Definite plus)Education Eligibility Criteria (Bachelor):Desired Degree: (BA/BS /MA/MS)Desired Major: Business Management, Applied Science, Mathematics, MaterialEngineering, Statistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management or equivalentMinimum CGPA of 3.0Project Specialist - Supply Chain TransformationWho You AreHelp develop, execute and track projects within one or more of the Supply Chain strategic programsWork cross-functionally to define project scope, execute status reporting, ensure program deliverable completion, manage key risks and issues, create and manage project schedules and timelinesStrengthen the Supply Chain Transformation team s tight relationship with IT, working closely with cross functional teams to improve handoffsAbility to work in a cross functional environment; which will require collaboration with teams within and outside Supply ChainAnalyse business processes, find gaps and identify improvement opportunitiesWork with large amount of data and having business context to derive meaningful insights from the analysis of the dataDocument business requirements and work with IT on solution design, execution and business testingPresent data and insights in a logical, influential manner to drive data driven business decisionsDrive innovation and next gen ideas in Supply Chain: Block Chain, AI, MLCapture the inventory of Supply Chain data sources, dashboards, measurements and metrics to prepare and manage integrated data architectureKnowledge of Blockchain, AI and ML is desiredExcellent organizational, MS Office skills are requiredCreative and flexible, work effectively within a team, and function with heavy cross-functional engagementStrong written, oral, interpersonal communications and presentation skillsEducation Eligibility Criteria (Bachelor):Desired Degree: (BA/BS /MA/MS)Desired Major: Business Management, Applied Science, Mathematics, MaterialEngineering, Statistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management or equivalentMinimum CGPA of 3.0Project Specialist - Global Supplier ManagementWho You AreWork as part of a new product development team to develop our products and manufacturing processes.Assist with creating, analyzing, and releasing product and process documentationWork with cross-functional product teams to provide mechanical engineering recommendations on product design and manufacturability.Provide innovative solutions to optimize Supply Chain Operations internal and external processes, policies, and protocols to enable the best cost, quality, and delivery of Cisco products.Identify, develop, and qualify new electro-mechanical and mechanical components to meet next-generation product and customer needsCollaborate with Engineering and provide closed-loop feedback regarding forecast trends and accuracyOpportunity to learn about various manufacturing product development methodologies such as Design for Manufacturing/Cost/Quality/Reliability/Packaging/Assembly.Work with key mechanical suppliers to develop, optimize, and maintain new and current technologiesOpportunity to learn about mechanical supply chain technical capabilities and industry trendsInterface with Cisco suppliers to support and maintain daily operation health on mechanical product quality and customer deliveryOpportunity to work with cross functional mechanical engineering teams to problem solve and root cause product and process failures.Collaborate with marketing, finance, sales and the Supply Chain Organization to develop manufacturing strategies and protocols.Provide quantitative analysis of data to drive decision making and improve processes and tools.Opportunity to learn about mechanical product functional and reliability testing methodologies and protocols.Desired Degree: (BA/BS /MA/MS)Desired Major: Business Management, Applied Science, Mathematics, MaterialEngineering, Statistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management or equivalentMinimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4Project SpecialistWhat You ll DoAccountability for revenue and gross margin achievement on customer fundedprojects, monitoring the expenditures and costs against delivered and realized benefits asthe projects progressPlan, specify and maintain projects in line with the strategic plan/roadmapPlan and monitor project execution, managing risks and resolving issues as appropriateto ensure projects are executed within the agreed schedule, cost and performanceWork closely with and provide support to the relevant stakeholdersEnsure those project deliverables are to the appropriate levels of quality, on schedule,within budget, and in accordance with the project plansManage third party contributions to the projects as appropriateManage Cisco India customers facing project/s from start to completion including theresolution of project issues.Create project schedule and project management plan with financial, resource andmaterial requirementsEnsure project deliverables are to the appropriate levels of quality, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the project plansManage the expenditures and costs against delivered and realized benefits as the project/s progress.Resolving issues as appropriate to ensure projects are executed within the agreed schedule, cost and performanceExcellent written and verbal communications skills.Identify risks and deploying risk avoidance strategies and mitigation actions as appropriateOversees project staff including project engineers, vendors, partners and subcontractors. Work closely with and provide support to the relevant stakeholderRecent graduate or on your final year of studies towards a bachelor s or master s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Math, Accounting, Information Systems or related field from an accredited institution before the program start dateMinimum of a 7.0 CGPA or equivalentExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsHigh levels of customer orientation and service excellenceEfficient collaboration skills with internal / external customers and cross-functional teamsExcellent communication skills, Can do attitude, proactive engagement, solutions seeking & team player in global environment

• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize work capacity

Keyskills :
plsqlsqlopen source softwaresupply chain managementnew product developmentsupply chain operationsopen source developmentproject management planenvironmental impact assessmentstatements of work sow