Engineering Product Management Specialist I
Cisco
About the Role
The Cisco Product Internship Program is a 12-week summer experience for early-career talent. Interns are embedded within high-impact teams to collaborate on products, platforms, and architectures shaping Cisco's future. The program includes targeted learning sessions, networking opportunities, and direct engagement with leaders.
Your Impact
- Define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for next-generation AI-powered features.
- Partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into actionable requirements.
- Guide development teams in building next-generation products through strategic, data-backed roadmaps.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate directly on products, platforms, and architectures.
- Participate in targeted learning sessions.
- Engage in multi-functional networking.
- Engage directly with leaders across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's).
- Qualifying degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following internship completion.
- Working knowledge of at least two of: networking concepts, analytical concepts, or product management concepts.
- Coursework or project experience in market research, competitive analysis, or strategic planning.
- Experience building a product roadmap (coursework, internship, or personal project).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI and machine learning models.
- Prior internship experience in a Product Manager or Product Owner capacity.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, R, or SQL.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).