Associate Project Manager

For Associate Project Manager, day to day that means: 

• Successful completion of customer projects ensuring that the project objectives, customer acceptance criteria and internal performance metrics are achieved. 
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements such as H&S, compliance with contractual obligations, ISO certification requirements and Cisco policies and processes at all times. 
• Managing internal and external stakeholders, subcontractor partners and project team members and ensuring the accuracy of project data in internal tools and systems. 
• Assisting program managers or senior project managers in performing project administration activities. 

What we can offer you: 

• Understanding of core Project Management knowledge areas according to PMI with focus on the triple constraint:: time-scope/quality-cost. 
• Opportunity to shadow technology professionals and understand a broad range of Cisco Technologies 
• Opportunity to earn Cisco and Industry Certifications (CCNA, CAPM) 
• Interaction with Cisco employees and clients all over the world 
• A competitive salary and generous benefits 
• Being part of a diverse and international team composed by people with different backgrounds and areas of expertise
• Dedicate part of your time to lead/be part of Cisco’s internal initiatives where you can deliver results by applying your creativity and motivation to make the difference

Programme structure: 

• First 3 months (together with all APMs from EMEAR): full-time training, shadowing and job rotation. Location: TBC. Cisco will support you with the relocation if the need appears. 
• After 3 months: join the permanent CX team. 

What you will need to be eligible for the aPM role: 

• You have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Information Technologies, Business Management, Financial Management or Computer Science.
• You are able to live and work in Russia with no additional VISA sponsorship from Cisco 
• You are fluent in English and Russian
• Project management (ex. CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2) and/or ITIL certification is a great plus 
• You are able to begin full time employment in Autumn 2021

What skills you will need to succeed: 

• You have strong organizational and leadership skills 
• You have interest in technology and understand technical issues, and can leverage technical expertise of others 
• You produce quality work under pressure with immediate deadlines 
• You are able to adjust in rapidly changing environment and to prioritize your activities/set the right expectations with your internal and external stakeholders.
• You have written, verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to large groups with confidence