# PROPEL Associate Project Specialist (Full Time) **Company**: Cisco **Location**: RTP, North Carolina **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: entry **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $78,900.00 - $115,200.00 **Category**: Sales **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/RTP-North-Carolina-US/PROPEL-Associate-Project-Specialist--Full-Time--United-States_2028619?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_0422eeb4-200 ## Description The PROPEL program is a 12-month professional development experience designed to equip recent graduates with essential skills, training, and experience needed to succeed at Cisco. You will spend your first six weeks in immersive onboarding training, followed by two 6-month rotations within the Recurring Revenue Acceleration organization. Through these roles, you will gain hands-on experience and work alongside expert teams to support customers. As a member of the PROPEL cohort, you will join a dynamic community of early-career talent dedicated to accelerating growth and driving innovation within Cisco’s Recurring Revenue Acceleration (RRA) organization. You will collaborate with a diverse group of associates, mentors, and senior leaders who are passionate about the LAER (Land, Adopt, Expand, Renew) model. Your Impact: In the PROPEL program, you will directly influence Cisco’s recurring revenue success by transforming technical knowledge into actionable business outcomes. Leveraging your ability to learn quickly and adapt, you will support the full renewal lifecycle,from identifying upsell opportunities and analyzing data to streamlining processes through AI-driven insights. Program Milestones: - Weeks 1–6: Onboarding: A comprehensive deep dive into Cisco tools, culture, and foundational skills. - Months 2–7: Rotation 1: A 6-month period of hands-on work experience in a quota-carrying Renewals Manager or Renewals Specialist team in RRA. - Months 8–12: Rotation 2: A second 6-month period in a new area to broaden your skills and organizational impact in RRA. - Post-Program: Career Transition: A dedicated pathway to transition into a full-time role in RRA. Minimum Qualifications: - 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. Preferred Qualifications: - Business Operations Interest: A genuine curiosity regarding the business and operational side of the technology sector, with an eagerness to understand how internal processes drive market success. - Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, where priorities may shift and new challenges frequently emerge. - Proactive Learning: Intellectual curiosity and a self-starting mindset, with the capacity to learn new concepts quickly and work with a high degree of independence. - Analytical Mindset: A results-oriented approach to tasks, with a focus on leveraging data to inform decisions and achieve organizational objectives. - Collaborative Communication: Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to communicate effectively across diverse teams and act as a constructive problem-solver in group settings. - 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. Benefits: - Medical, dental and vision insurance - 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution - Paid parental leave - Short and long-term disability coverage - Basic life insurance - Paid time away (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) - Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer ## Skills ### Required - Business - Supply Chain - Communications - Mathematics - Finance - Industrial Engineering - Statistics ### Nice to have - Adaptability - Proactive Learning - Analytical Mindset - Collaborative Communication - Self-Starter - Leadership Experience --- Source: [Apply at cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/RTP-North-Carolina-US/PROPEL-Associate-Project-Specialist--Full-Time--United-States_2028619?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)