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FLEX- Rising Leaders II (Intern) United States

Cisco Systems, Inc.
United States, Illinois, Chicago
30 South Wacker Drive (Show on map)
Sep 10, 2025
Applications are accepted until further notice. Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team FLEX is a leadership development program at Cisco under the People, Policy, and Purpose Organization (3P). FLEX's name is derived from the vision the program has for participants to Find their passion and community, LEad their career, and work, and EXplore the world of potential at Cisco.The FLEX internship program is designed to preview our full-time rotational program. As part of FLEX-RL internship, you will embark on a 12-week program, supporting a key project, while also working on a team sprint with your cohort. As part of the 3P organization, participants will be placed on a project within 3P, including, but not limited to: Our People & Communities (HR) organization: home to our traditional People & Communities functions like HR Business Partners, Compensation, Workforce Planning and Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Relations, amongst others. Our Policy Organization: Home to our Government Affairs organization which manages how Cisco interacts and collaborates with local, national, and international governments. Our Purpose Organization: home to our teams responsible for driving Cisco's work to build a more inclusive future for all such as Strategy and Planning, Country Digital Acceleration, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Social Impact & Inclusion, and Real Estate, amongst others. Your Impact FLEX-RL participants join Cisco as People Consultants. People Consultants will: Work on one 12-week project in a key business area Work with your cohort on a team sprint, delivering a high-value project to a key stakeholder group with a final presentation to Cisco leadership - this is known as Summer Sprint Collaborate and network with senior leadership, managers, cross-functional teams, and other members of the FLEX community Contribute to the FLEX Community by participating in programming, community events, and more Participate in professional development workshops, function-specific training, and business seminars often led by industry leaders Minimum Qualifications In your final year of studies towards an MBA degree 3 years, or related corporate experience, working in a professional industry such as strategy, governance, human resources etc. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Able to legally live and work in the country for which you are applying, without visa support or sponsorship Preferred Qualifications 4+ years, or related corporate experience, working in a professional industry such as strategy, governance, human resources etc. Shown leadership skills and an ability to motivate change Demonstrate the ability to think strategically, partner with business units, and articulate how Human Resources and Purpose work can positively impact business efficiency (no prior Human Resources experience required) Passion for building a career in Human Resources or purpose-driven work. While 3P is home to our HR function, anyone with a passion for purpose-driven work can find success with FLEX. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.