Sustainability Specialist – Circular Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of the Circular Design program.

• Integrate circular design standards into product development processes.

• Assist teams in utilizing Cisco’s design evaluation tool.

• Collaborate with IT for tool enhancements.

• Manage cross-functional projects including recycled material initiatives.

• Establish project plans, coordinate partners, and monitor responsibilities and timelines.

• Investigate sustainable materials and technologies.

• Define standard processes and facilitate informed engineering design decisions.

• Monitor and report on program progress and performance metrics.

• Work alongside data teams to create dashboards.

• Develop content for internal reporting, external publications, and customer inquiries.

• Contribute to product carbon footprint efforts, encompassing supplier data collection, tool implementations, and PCF studies.

• Leverage AI and automation to minimize manual tasks and enhance program scalability.

• Help define Cisco’s sustainable product initiatives and fulfill stakeholder expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with over 2 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in a related field.

• More than 2 years of experience in managing multi-functional projects, including planning, monitoring tasks, and coordinating team members.

• Proficient in analyzing large datasets using Excel, SQL, or comparable tools.

• Experience in creating reports or presentations for leadership or external stakeholders.

• Preferred background in engineering, environmental science, or supply chain management.

• Technical knowledge of electronics and hardware design is preferred.

• Practical experience with circular or eco-design, recycled materials, PCF, or LCA studies is preferred.

• Skills in collaboration, facilitation, and organizational change are preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred.

• Experience in clarifying complex technical subjects to both engineers and non-technical audiences is preferred.

• Experience in utilizing AI tools to automate workflows or drafting requirements for data and IT teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution from Cisco.

• Paid parental leave.

• Coverage for short- and long-term disability.

• Basic life insurance.

• Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants.

• 10 paid holidays each calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday.

• Paid shutdown during the year-end holiday.

• 4 paid days off for personal wellness.

• 16 days of paid vacation each calendar year for non-exempt employees.

• Flexible vacation time off program with no established limit for eligible exempt employees.

• 80 hours of sick leave provided at the time of hire and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick leave can be carried forward.

• Additional paid time off for critical family emergencies.

• Optional 10 paid volunteer days each calendar year.

• Annual bonuses for non-sales positions, subject to Cisco’s policies.